After the funeral service

It is a strange thing, Grief.

It hits us at the most unusual, and often awkward times.

After the death of a loved one, the lead up to the funeral service is often filled with lots of activities and jobs to do.

Arranging the funeral service, selecting photos for the visual tribute, getting clothes together, arranging travel and accommodation for the many family and friends that will be coming to the service, letting family and friends know…...it can be exhausting and overwhelming.

There is lots to do and to be seen to.

We rarely have time for our own grief, to lean into those feelings of loss and sadness that come with losing someone important in our lives.

We often see our client families struggling to come to terms with their loss after the funeral service. Their routines may have changed from visiting their loved one daily or having things to do for them, or just enjoying their company.  With the loss, this can sometimes be a loss of their purpose in life too.

At these times it is important to turn toward your support networks and lean on your family and friends.  Filling that now free time can be changed to catching up with friends and family or giving your time to community organisations.

If it does get overwhelming, there is always professional help that you can seek too.  Your GP should be your first point of call, then maybe a counsellor or psychologist.  Many of our client families tell us of the benefits of getting a third parties unbiased view on their very full feelings.  To help them understand how they are feeling and navigating a way to normalcy.

There is no weakness in getting assistance with grief.  It is the true universal feeling that we all have when we lose someone we love.  The variations are significant, just like those relationships in our life, all so very different.

We have some wonderful support services available through our networks to help our client families, it is all completely independent and anonymous. There are also many good books and online help. Here is a link to 17 grief books;

https://www.talkspace.com/blog/best-books-about-grief/

If you ever feel the need for extra help, please reach out to Myself or our team anytime.

Craig.