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Bereavement and education research
To better understand the effect that loss has on children, the New York Life Foundation has conducted a series of polling initiatives. You can find detailed breakdowns of our research, as well as summaries of key findings.
2021
- New York Life Foundation 2021 State of Grief Report
- New York Life Foundation 2021 Grief Survey Topline Results
2020
2017
- New York Life Grief Survey: Key Findings
- New York Life Foundation parenting survey on childhood grief
- New survey on childhood grief reveals substantial "grief gap"
2012
2011
Infographics and charts
As part of our polling and survey projects, we have compiled a series of quick infographics to help you understand the scope of our work.
- COVID-19’s impact on grief support in schools
- The state of grief support in schools
- Childhood grief: a pervasive problem
- Educators need help supporting grieving students
- Infographic: The New York Life Foundation Grief Survey
- Infographic: New York Life Foundation's new national survey on bereavement
Additional research
The New York Life Foundation collaborates and engages with partners to elevate our focus areas: bereavement and educational enhancement, Read about latest research and surveys in these areas.
Quick Numbers
80% of Americans have experienced the loss of a close friend or relative – however, only 46% knew where in their community to turn for help.
Only 25% of children who had lost a parent said that their school was well prepared to help them.
68% of people said it would have been easier to cope with their grief if society were more open to talking about death and loss.
Only a minority of Americans (43%) have taken steps to prepare for their death, including purchasing life insurance.