Contents
Introduction
Grief as a journey
CHAPTER 1: The Secret
What is ritual?
CHAPTER 2: Why Rituals Work
CHAPTER 3: How Rituals Work
The six needs of mourning
The ingredients of grief rituals
CHAPTER 4: Getting Ready for Ritual
Setting your intention
Using affirmations
Being present
Gathering symbols
Choosing a location
Working with a counselor or ritual specialist
Scheduling your rituals
CHAPTER 5: Personal Daily Grief Rituals at Home
Hello Ritual
The 10-Minute Grief Encounter Ritual
Sitting in Silence Ritual
Letter-Writing Ritual
Dear Grief Ritual
Photo Frame Ritual
Visualization Ritual
Certain Smells Ritual
Favorite Song Ritual
Anniversary Ritual
Prayer Beads Ritual
Forgiveness Ritual
Meditation Ritual
Breathing Ritual
Wailing Wall Ritual
Singing Bowl Ritual
Affirmation of Self Ritual
Becoming Ritual
Plant Your Garden Ritual
Hopes and Dreams Ritual
Divine Spark Ritual
CHAPTER 6: Personal Daily Grief Rituals Out and About
A Grief Walk Ritual
“Thin Places” Ritual
Sunrise Ritual
Stargazing Ritual
Water Ritual
Meaningful Place Ritual
Exile Ritual
Something That Scares You Ritual
Reconciliation Ritual
Create Your Own Grief Ritual
CHAPTER 7: Group Rituals for Healing in Grief
Love is a Flame Group Ritual
Group Memory Ritual
Dedication Ritual
A Spiritual Group Grief Ritual
CHAPTER 8: Reconciliation and Ritual
Signs of reconciliation
A Final Word