By Dani Blum and Jaspal Riyait April 6, 2021.
During the Pandemic, funerals and memorial services have been curtailed, leaving many of us unable to celebrate a lost loved one's memory in traditional ways. To acknowledge our collective losses, the Times asked readers to share photos of objects that remind them of those who died over the last year, whether from the coronavirus or other causes. These images and interviews form a virtual memorial.
One in three Americans knows someone who was lost to the coronavirus. “Those We’ve Lost” is a special series by The Times designed to put names and faces to the numbers. We also spoke to people the pandemic left behind.
During this season of grief, you may be looking for ways to begin healing. We gathered advice from bereavement experts and asked people who have recently experienced loss to share how they are finding peace.
There is also a kind of grief that isn’t routinely acknowledged; it’s called disenfranchised grief. From lost time with grandchildren to missing the milestones of youth, you can give yourself permission to mourn.
You can read more about how we made this virtual memorial in Times Insider, a section that provides insights into how our journalism comes together.
