My dad died of cancer at 58. My family used some of his insurance money to go on a cruise, and it helped us grieve and connect.

The author said traveling with her family after her dad passed away helped them grieve. Courtesy of Shea Karssing. After my dad died, my mom used part of his life insurance payout to take a family trip. My mom, sister, and I took a 7-day cruise that visited several Mediterranean cities. It wasn't our typical vacation, but it helped my family reconnect without the stress of planning. In 2013, my dad died from prostate cancer. He was 56, and I was 25 at the time. Losing him made my family r...