Facing a Loss

The loss of a loved one ranks high on the list of significant emotional events that we all must face in life. When we reflect on the loss of a loved one, we experience grief – our feelings or emotions that surface in different ways in response to the loss. We deal with grief through the process of mourning which requires our working through emotions as we reflect upon our loved one. Gathering together as a family unit to plan and offer support to each other is among the first steps in the mourning process – a social interaction that is psychologically important for the bereaved. The gathering corroborates the fact that the death has occurred, confirms the significance of the loss, and allows family and friends to support and comfort the bereaved so that they can come into alignment with the separation. Memorializing our loved one, by way of ritual, is a time of celebration that marks the passing of our loved one through metaphor and symbol, respect, gratitude, affection, or praise. Therefore, reflection through grief and mourning, along with the gathering of those closest to us, and performing a ritual are three important elements when creating a fitting tribute to our loved one. Fond Remembrance is here to help. 

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