About Us
History of The Grief Cruises
Looking to connect grieving people more deeply with their grief and with each other, Linda Findlay set sail on the very first Grief Cruise in September 2016. The first and original bereavement-centered cruise vacation, the inaugural Grief Cruise invited guests and their families to share stories about their loved ones and participate in The Grief Cruise’s many workshops. Cruise guests also enjoyed the ship’s shows, attractions, nightlife, and shore excursions. Feedback from the first cruise was incredible—Grief Cruise attendees came away with a sense of hope, healing, and health regarding their grief—and a suntan to boot! Recognizing the powerful connection between a tropical getaway and the healing that comes from community, Linda continued to orchestrate and lead several more bereavement-themed cruises. And thus, The Grief Cruises was born!
The Grief Cruises: where a traditional grief conference meets tropical cruise!
Your Grief Cruises Host
Linda Findlay, Founder OF THE GRIEF CRUISES
Linda Findlay founded The Grief Cruises in 2015 and has escorted five groups (so far!) on a very successful and special healing cruise. In 1989, Linda Findlay became a bereaved parent with the loss of her infant daughter, Aubrie Marie. She immediately found herself thrown into what she calls, “the Bereavement World,” and two years later in 1991, Linda founded Mourning Discoveries, Grief Support Services. Since that time she has filled the role of Aftercare Coordinator for funeral homes currently representing over 300 funeral homes in 25 states and Canada. Linda has also continually facilitated several bereavement support groups as a Hospice volunteer and is an AARP Widowed Person Service volunteer trainer and outreach provider. In addition, she is a Christian Lay counselor for her church in South Carolina.Through the sharing of personal stories and professional experiences with both integrity and credibility, Linda provides valuable tools, understanding, solid practical ways to help the bereaved.