The passing of a loved one is perhaps the most arduous event in life. No one should have to grieve alone. At this time of a loss it is important to surround yourself with your personal support group who can help console and counsel you at this time. Your personal support group includes family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and your religious community. In some cases you may wish to seek the guidance of a professional counselor. In coming to terms with your loss, you will take some time to recollect your loved one. You can appreciate the blessings that their presence brought to your life, even if the time they could stay with you seems to have ended too soon.

With the support of your family and friends you will be able to gather the strength to complete the necessary logistics of dealing with the details which must be faced by the survivors.

Forms:

• Life and AD&D Insurance Beneficiary Designation (Active Employees)
• Defined Benefit Beneficiary Designation Form
• Defined Contribution Beneficiary Designation Form
• Retiree Health Plan Beneficiary Benefit Designation Form (Retiree Only)

External Related Links:
(These are listed for your convenience. The sites and the contents of the sites are not sponsored or endorsed by your benefit plans. Use them at your own risk.)

• Hospice Net - Articles on grief, bereavement, death and dying. Hospice nurses and professionals provide email support.
• About.com Death and Dying - About.com resources on funerals, cemeteries, and other death and dying related topics.