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    • Creating a Legacy of Memories
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    • The First Decision: Burial or Cremation?
    • What You Need to Know When Choosing Burial
    • When Cremation is Preferred
  • Funeral Planning
    • What to Expect
      • When You Meet with the Funeral Home
      • The First Decision: Burial or Cremation?
      • Selecting the Right Products
      • Planning the Details of the Funeral Service
      • What to Expect After the Service
    • Immediate Need
      • A Death Has Occurred
      • Are You the Responsible Family Member?
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      • About Pre-Planning
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      • Building a Legacy of Memories
      • Organ & Tissue Donation
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  • Grief & Healing
    • Understanding Grief
      • The Nature and Purpose of Grief
      • The Experience of Grieving
      • Seeking Guidance: Grief Counseling
    • The Healing Process
      • Helping Yourself Heal
      • Coming to Terms with Unexpected Death
    • Grief Resources
    • Griefwords Library Service
  • Help & Guidance
    • The Moments Before & After Death
      • Organ & Tissue Donation
      • Who You Should Call First
      • How to Tell Family Members
    • Preparing for the Funeral Service
      • Writing Down a Life: Crafting the Obituary
      • Preparing and Delivering a Eulogy
      • Social Expectations: a Primer on Funeral Etiquette
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Facing the Legalities
      • Gathering the Important Documents
      • Will I Need a Lawyer?
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The Experience of Grieving

When we experience a major loss, grief is the normal and natural way our mind and body react. Everyone grieves differently. And at the same time there are common patterns people tend to share.

For example, someone experiencing grief usually moves through a series of emotional stages, such as shock, numbness, guilt, anger and denial. And physical responses are typical also. They can include: sleeplessness, inability to eat or concentrate, lack of energy, and lack of interest in activities previously enjoyed.

Time always plays an important role in the grieving process. As the days, weeks and months go by, the person who is experiencing loss moves through emotional and physical reactions that normally lead toward acceptance, healing and getting on with life as fully as possible.

Sometimes a person can become overwhelmed or bogged down in the grieving process. Serious losses are never easy to deal with, but someone who is having trouble beginning to actively re-engage in life after a few months should consider getting professional help.

If you, or someone you know, needs additional support in grieving the loss of a loved one, please call us. We’ll do everything we can to help.

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