In Loving Memory: 20 Films About Death, Grief & Remembrance

Stories of spouses, parents, children and friends learning to carry on after loss

By: The Lace Ledger Staff

They say nothing in life is certain except death and taxes—a familiar turn of phrase that makes mortality sound almost manageable. Bereavement, unfortunately, carries no such simplicity.

It can leave us searching for language, companionship or some assurance that another person has survived the shape of what we are feeling. In those moments, film can offer a place to sit with loss and see our grief reflected in the experiences of loved ones.

These are the stories that have helped see us through encounters with loss, reminding us that carrying on does not require leaving anyone behind.