Under normal circumstances, it already feels awkward and difficult to face a grieving friend. Often, you find yourself grappling to find the right words of comfort. But when you can’t say the words in person because you are thousands of miles away, it becomes even more complex. How do you condole meaningfully when you cannot [...]
Coping with the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest challenges in life. When you lose a parent, spouse, sibling, or close friend, the grief can be intense. Although losing someone is a part of the natural progression of life, it is normal to feel resentful. You also feel overwhelmed with shock [...]
Finding time to attend the funeral and burial services of a dear family member or friend is a critical part of honoring the memory of the deceased. However, there are certain circumstances wherein failing to make it to the cemetery or memorial is acceptable. For example, if the person is outside your immediate family, you [...]
It can be hard to enjoy the holidays when there’s a noticeably empty chair at the table. Whether you concluded the burial services a month ago or two years ago, it is perfectly normal to feel intense melancholia when the holidays roll in. After all, though you may have healed and moved on, the heart [...]
After the burial services, you will have to deal with sorting through your departed loved one’s belongings. To say this is difficult is an understatement. Usually, the feeling of emptiness sets in after the busyness of the memorials. The absence of your loved one becomes more palpable when you go back to your routine. [...]
