Grief Literacy Training Offered in Riverton

Event aims to provide guidance on supporting those experiencing loss

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Grief Literacy: Practical Guidance for Supporting Those Experiencing Loss, a training session designed to help community members better support friends, family, and loved ones through grief, will be held on Thursday, February 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverton Larkin Mortuary in Riverton, Utah.

Why it matters

Grief can be a difficult and isolating experience, and many people struggle to provide meaningful support to those who are grieving. This training aims to build 'grief literacy' in the community and equip attendees with practical tools to respond to loss with compassion.

The details

The free training session will cover the nature of grief and provide guidance on how to offer support during difficult times. Rather than focusing on 'fixing' grief, the session will emphasize understanding, presence, and meaningful support. The event is sponsored by Larkin Mortuary and University of Utah Health Caring Connections.

  • The training will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The players

Larkin Mortuary

A mortuary located in Riverton, Utah that is sponsoring the grief literacy training.

University of Utah Health Caring Connections

An organization committed to strengthening community understanding around end-of-life care and bereavement that is co-sponsoring the event.

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What’s next

Community members can register for the free grief literacy training by visiting www.larkinmortuary.com.

The takeaway

This training provides an important opportunity for Riverton residents to build skills and confidence in supporting loved ones through the grieving process, which can be a challenging but vital part of the human experience.