This paper is a report of the findings from a qualitative research study that explored how the death of a parent influences female adolescents, with particular focus on women's evolving identity development. A sample of eighteen woman was recruited for the study. Findings highlight that constructing a relationship to the deceased, shifting family dynamics and the ebb and flow of grieving influenced identity development. The women's development allowed them to more fully recognize their parent's subjectivity and, in turn, allowed them to see more aspects of themselves. The active process of 're- Membering' (Myerhoff, 1982) the deceased through a variety of activities contributed to identity development. Implications for social work practice will be discussed.