If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know it can be overwhelming having to plan and create a funeral service. Having guests, friends, or other family members assist takes a huge weight off the shoulders of those grieving and gives them the chance to step back and reflect on their loved one through the process of planning and preparing for their celebration.
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Everybody grieves differently, and it’s important to understand, that’s okay! Despite a widely-held belief in stages of the grieving process, and predetermined notions of how we should all behave in mourning, the truth of the matter is, grieving is unique for everyone. We may experience common emotions, however, not in the same order, not within the same time period, and certainly not always in the same way.
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences we go through in life. There are many emotions and reactions that can arise, and these vary among people as everyone deals with grief in his or her own way. There are also varying factors that can play a role in how we grieve for instance, how close your relationship was with the person, or if the death was sudden, unexpected or traumatic.
When someone you care about is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. We all worry about saying the wrong thing or intruding, and this can make you feel uncomfortable. However, don’t let your discomfort or concerns prevent you from reaching out and offering support in times of grief. While you can’t change the situation, take away the pain or replace the loss, there are many ways you can show you care and this can make a big difference in helping a loved one through a difficult time. Here are several “Do’s” and “Don’ts” to show a grieving loved one support:
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The grieving process can be difficult to navigate since it’s never quite the same for any one person. Different people are affected by and react to grief in many different ways, and feelings and emotions can change from day to day, even hour to hour. It’s important to understand that there is no right or wrong way to grieve – your grief is unique to you. However, there are some universal paths we all seem to take at some time or another while we mourn.
