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987 people finding their way

There is no right way
to grieve.

Guided Grief Journaling and Memorial Timeline. A gentle space for journaling, milestone preparation, and compassionate AI support. At your pace. On your terms.

Free to start. Private by default. No pressure.

4,200+

People supported

4.9/5

Average rating

97%

Would recommend

Grounded in frameworks from

Grief Counseling StandardsAPA GuidelinesEvidence-Based TherapyCrisis Resources IncludedHIPAA CompliantTrauma-Informed
Private by Default
988 Crisis Line Always Visible
Lifetime Access Option
Warm, Not Clinical
A Safe Space

Support That Meets You Where You Are

A private grief companion -- not therapy, not social media. A place to write about your person, build a timeline of memories, and follow a gentle guided journaling path through grief, at your own pace.

Memorial Timeline

Build a private timeline of memories: photos, dates, stories, and milestones. A beautiful, chronological record of the person you lost. Share with close family if you choose.

Guided Journal Prompts

Daily and weekly prompts that evolve over time. Not clinical -- warm and human. They meet you where you are and never push you to grieve on a timeline.

Letters to Your Person

Write letters to the person you lost. Say the things you did not get to say. These are private and unsent -- just for you. A space to express what words cannot easily hold.

Anniversary Reminders

Gentle reminders on meaningful dates -- birthdays, anniversaries, the day they passed. Each reminder comes with a journaling prompt so you have a way to mark the moment.

Real Voices

People Finding Their Way Through Loss

Every grief journey is different. Here is how GriefGuide has helped.

4.9/5

Average rating

987

People supported

97%

Would recommend

4,200+

Using GriefGuide

Verified

I lost my husband six months ago. The daily check-ins give me a place to put my feelings without burdening my kids. Some days I just type one sentence. The companion never makes me feel like I need to do more.

Catherine R.

Widow, first year

Verified

The milestone preparation tool helped me survive my dad's birthday. Having a plan for the day, instead of dreading it for weeks, changed everything. I still cried, but I was not blindsided by it.

Michael T.

Lost father to cancer

Verified

Nobody talks about miscarriage grief. This was the first space where I felt my loss was taken seriously. The AI never once said 'at least' or 'you can try again.' It just listened and reflected back what I was feeling.

Sarah N.

Pregnancy loss

Video Testimonials

Real Stories from Real People

Hear directly from people navigating loss at their own pace.

Gentle Process

A Space for Your Grief

1

Create a Memorial Timeline

Add photos, dates, stories, and milestones for the person you lost. Build a private, beautiful record of their life and your time together.

2

Follow Guided Journal Prompts

Gentle prompts that evolve over time. Write when you are ready -- daily, weekly, or whenever you need to. There is no schedule and no pressure.

3

Write Letters and Mark Anniversaries

Write unsent letters to your person. Get gentle reminders on meaningful dates with journaling prompts. Share your memorial timeline with close family if you choose.

Take the Time You Need

Start Free, Upgrade When Ready

No pressure. No time limits. Grief does not follow a schedule and neither do we.

Memorial Tribute Page

Create a beautiful printable memorial tribute page with photos, timeline, and personal memories to share at services or keep forever.

$19/one-time
  • Memorial tribute page builder
  • Photo collage layout
  • Life timeline generator
  • Memory and story prompts
  • Shareable online link
  • Print-ready PDF
Create My Tribute

Free

Start journaling with basic access.

$0
  • Basic guided journal
  • 5 journal entries per month
  • Crisis resources (988 always visible)
Start Free

Monthly

Full access to journaling, memorial timeline, and all features.

$9.99/month
  • Unlimited journal entries
  • Memorial timeline with photos and stories
  • Guided journal prompts that evolve over time
  • Letters to your person
  • Anniversary reminders with prompts
  • Shareable memorial with close family
Start Journaling

Annual

Full access at a 34% discount. Billed annually.

$79/year
  • Everything in Monthly
  • Save $41 per year
  • Extended journal history
  • Priority support
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Lifetime

Keep your entries forever. One payment, no subscription.

$199/one-time
  • Everything in Monthly
  • Permanent access to all entries
  • Never lose your memorial timeline
  • All future features included
Get Lifetime Access

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?
No. GriefLantern is a grief journaling and memorial tool, not a therapy service. It provides a private space for reflection and memory preservation, but it does not provide mental health treatment or clinical intervention. If you are struggling, we encourage you to work with a licensed grief counselor. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Is my journal private?
Yes. Your journal entries, letters, and memorial timeline are completely private by default. We never use your content for training, advertising, or any other purpose. You control what, if anything, is shared with family members.
Can I share my memorial timeline with family?
Yes. You can invite close family members to view your memorial timeline. They can see the photos, stories, and milestones you have added. Sharing is optional and you control who has access. Your journal entries and letters remain private.
What if I am in crisis?
If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). These are free, confidential resources available 24/7. The 988 crisis link is always visible within GriefLantern.
Is there a lifetime option so I do not lose my entries?
Yes. The Lifetime plan is a one-time payment of $199 that gives you permanent access to all features and entries. Your memorial timeline and journal are yours to keep forever, with no ongoing subscription required.

You Do Not Have to Grieve Alone

Join 4,200+ people who have found a compassionate space for their grief journey. Start free, at your own pace.

In crisis? Call or text 988 anytime. Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.

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