
Allison Gilbert
New York, New York
Allison Gilbert
- New York, New York
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I am here to reimagine...
the opportunities we all have to keep the memory of our loved ones alive.
My Story
I'm the author of numerous books including, Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive. I serve on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Grieving Children and the Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, the preeminent national organization providing grief support to families of America’s fallen heroes.
On my popular grief and resilience blog, ...
I'm the author of numerous books including, Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive. I serve on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Grieving Children and the Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, the preeminent national organization providing grief support to families of America’s fallen heroes.
On my popular grief and resilience blog, I feature Q & A’s with some of the most notable names in our culture today including, Arianna Huffington, Jon Stewart, and bestselling authors Gretchen Rubin, Dani Shapiro, and Susan Orlean.
My other books include, Parentless Parents: How the Loss of Our Mothers and Fathers Impacts the Way We Raise Our Children and Always Too Soon: Voices of Support for Those Who Have Lost Both Parents. I'm also co-editor of Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11.
I'm the author of numerous books including, Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive. I serve on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Grieving Children and the Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, the preeminent national organization providing grief support to families of America’s fallen heroes.
On my popular grief and resilience blog, I feature Q & A’s with some of the most notable names in our culture today including, Arianna Huffington, Jon Stewart, and bestselling authors Gretchen Rubin, Dani Shapiro, and Susan Orlean.
My other books include, Parentless Parents: How the Loss of Our Mothers and Fathers Impacts the Way We Raise Our Children and Always Too Soon: Voices of Support for Those Who Have Lost Both Parents. I'm also co-editor of Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11.
Upcoming Reimagine events
Upcoming Virtual Experiences

Passed & Present with Allison Gilbert & Leslie Gray Streeter
Join this urgent conversation on grief, mental health, & remembrance with critically-acclaimed authors Allison Gilbert and Leslie Gray Streeter.
Thu. June 24
Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Passed & Present w/ Allison Gilbert, Vicki Jay & Tyler Feder
Join this urgent conversation on grief, mental health, & remembrance with critically-acclaimed author Allison Gilbert, Vicki Jay, CEO of National Alliance for Grieving Children, & artist Tyler Feder.
Thu. May 27
Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Passed and Present with Allison Gilbert & Alica Forneret
Join this urgent conversation on grief, mental health, and remembrance with grief expert Alica Forneret and critically-acclaimed author Allison Gilbert..
Thu. April 29
Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Previous Reimagine events

Passed and Present with Allison Gilbert & David Kessler
March 25, 2021

Passed and Present with Allison Gilbert & Dr. BJ Miller
February 25, 2021

How to Write the Perfect Obituary
December 01, 2020

Enjoy & Preserve Your Most Sentimental Keepsakes
November 19, 2020

How to Plan a Virtual Memorial
December 07, 2020

Hope Edelman with Allison Gilbert, "The Aftergrief"
November 24, 2020
Irvington, NY

Objects & Heirlooms: Clearing Clutter & Staying Connected
August 11, 2020
Irvington, NY

Photos: Meaningful Strategies for Organizing & Digitizing
July 28, 2020
Irvington, New York

Grief & Anxiety: Best Ways to Survive & Thrive
July 21, 2020
Irvington, New York

Saying Goodbye: How to Organize Meaningful Virtual Memorials
July 14, 2020