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. [...]
When you are dealing with an unexpected death, you will be overcome with grief. On top of that, you will find yourself intimidated by many responsibilities for planning a funeral. You will have many tasks on your to-do list in the aftermath of a sudden loss. Sadly, arranging the funeral services and burial arrangements when [...]
