Is It Okay to Mourn the Loss of a Pet—And Is It Different Than Mourning the Loss of a Person?
Jul 13, 2026 • 17 mins 6 sec
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The loss of a beloved pet can be difficult, and for many people, it results in grief that must be processed and navigated. But is it the same as losing a person? Grief leader, Megs Gelfgot, walks us through how she thinks about mourning the loss of a pet, including the important similarities and differences of this type of loss with grief tied to the loss of another person.
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Grief Ministry of Crossroads Church