There are few things in life that can bring more grief than the death of a loved one. It is something that we all fear but in the end we know that it is something that we have to deal with at some point.  We know that we would have to cope with the intense sadness followed by our loss. Experts say that grief is a natural method of dealing with a reality that is unacceptable. It is a way for us to adjust with how the world is turning out around us. It is very important to be able to handle grief in the right way for a healthy mental well-being. According to Rita Overfield on an article that appeared on codyenterprise.com, “The best thing you can do is allow yourself to grieve. There are ways to cope effectively

Police and paramedics use dark humor in coping with the death and destruction they deal on a day to day basis, according to researchers at Portsmouth. Dr. Sarah Charman of the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Criminal Justice Studies has been looking at the role of black humor in the workplace of ambulance crews and police officers. The study has shown that black humor can provide comfort and creates a bond that crosses the occupational divide between emergency services. “Emergency workers frequently find themselves in unpleasant and unpredictable situations at odds with the heroic status and image presented in television dramas”, Dr. Charman said.

The 2013 Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo, dubbed as an event for “practical ideas on global trends regarding the management and operation of funeral facilities and services”, was held in Hong Kong over the weekend. Many undertakers, funeral planners and other funeral industry professionals flocked the annual event. With many vendors, suppliers and interested parties allowed to showcase products or browse through displays, this is considered to be Asia’s largest funeral trade fair. The highlight of the three-day affair was the array of unique caskets, among them a piano coffin, an environmentally friendly paper coffin, and a Last Supper lined casket. There were also pet funeral planners offering urns for cremation, post-mortem makeup artists demonstrating different looks and embalmers discussing various techniques. For more on the latest trends in the funeral-planning industry, click here.

A newly released book entitled “How Animals Grieve” has revealed that like humans animals also mourn the loss or death of someone special to them. Book author Barbara J. King explained that based on her study she learned that grief is not a uniquely human emotion. King said animals. like humans, also feel sadness and sorrow if any of their family or friends have died. The author said she heard of stories of a cat mourning the death of a sister and a group of elephants who pay respects to the bones of their matriarchs. Well, I think the book has some basis, after-all losing someone is indeed such a painful experience, so even animals are bound to feel it. Like humans who are saddened by the loss of someone they love but recover as time goes by, I also

It is never a great experience to lose someone you love. What does it feel for a mother who lost her beloved child? Perhaps, it’s even a worse feeling that can never be explained with words. Losing a child, in whatever reason, is an agony. It’s very painful to suffer that feeling especially if you’re a mother. But did you know that losing a child because of drug overdose isn’t only a remorseful experience but also a reason for blame and accusations by other people? When we lose someone dear to us, things will never be the same again. Time will never heal the pain. It only teaches us to learn to live without them. But there is still hope as long as we’re alive. Find out how four mothers who lost their children to drug overdose and abuse found

Songs can make a huge impact on the overall mood of a funeral. It is one of the perfect ways to embody how family and friends feel about the loss of a loved one, especially when spoken words are difficult to put together at such a difficult time. Listed below are the top 10 funeral songs according to The Telegraph. All of them preferred by mourners as ideal for such solemn occasions. Frank Sinatra – My Way Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli – Time to Say Goodbye Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings Eva Cassidy – Over The Rainbow Robbie Williams – Angels Westlife – You Raise Me Up Gerry & the Pacemakers – You’ll Never Walk Alone Vera Lynn – We’ll Meet Again Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On Nat King Cole – Unforgettable