Dear Grief with Kim & Sam is a monthly column where Kim and Sam respond to anonymous questions and stories about death, dying, and grief. Think of it as something like Dear Abby — but dedicated to life’s most tender moments of loss and love. This is the first program of its kind.

Every family’s journey is unique, and your questions and stories guide the conversation. You don’t need to share your name — just your questions, thoughts, or memories.

Submit your anonymous question or story through our Message Board, and it will be sent directly to Kim and Sam. This column is not for profit; it exists to comfort our community. Your message may be featured in a future column. Thames Valley Cremation Services Inc. is proud to provide this platform for open, honest conversations about grief.

Thames Valley Cremation Services Inc. provides grief resources and articles for educational purposes. As a licensed funeral service provider, our role is to guide families through the practical and professional aspects of funeral care — it does not extend into counselling or therapy.

However, we recognize how important grief support is, and we are proud to offer this platform as a safe space for connection. The Dear Grief with Kim & Sam column is independently managed by Kim and Sam of This Thing Called Grief. Thames Valley Cremation Services Inc. will not be part of the conversations shared in this column, but we wholeheartedly support their work and the importance of compassionate grief care in our community.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department. Additional support is also available through CMHA Thames Valley and other local community services.