These carefully chosen books offer clear, compassionate guidance for grief, from practical checklists to personal stories that help you feel less alone. Each recommendation includes who it helps most and how to use it during the first days, weeks, and months.


This book was written by one of Anvoi Hospice's own employees to help her own grandchildren. It helps children to understand the loss of a loved one and the grief process.

Through tender reflections and letters of comfort, Hilece Rose guides readers through the shifting seasons of grief with compassion, wisdom, and hope. This heartfelt collection reminds us that while loss is deeply personal, healing is found in community, shared stories, and the enduring light of love.

Five Wishes is an easy-to-use legal advance directive document written in everyday language. It helps all adults, regardless of age or health, to consider and document how they want to be cared for at the end of life. It is America’s most popular living will with more than 40 million copies in circulation.

The books By Barbara Karnes are written to guide and support anyone who is addressing end of life situations. The goal is to help people have a positive experience so families will have a sacred memory to carry with them.
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