Grief is a complex phenomenon that has been studied across variousdisciplines, including history, philosophy, and psychiatry. This project digsinto how interaction design can mediate personal grief, particularly for thosegrieving from a distance. Central to this study is the development of a griefshovel—a prototype designed to facilitate physical engagement with grief.Drawing from phenomenology, body-oriented psychotherapy, and embodiedinteraction, the project explores how the body’s physical actions, such asdigging, can channel intense emotions and address the challenges of grievingaway from traditional support systems, rituals, and mementos. The shovelincorporates sensors and feedback mechanisms to offer a tangible, embodiedway of processing loss. This study highlights the potential for interactiondesign to support emotional well-being and identifies key areas for futurerefinement, including ergonomic improvements, enhanced feedback, andbroader accessibility.