Every coping minute of every day after the passing of a loved one is an extraordinary feat. Each individual has her own personal way of grieving, and the fact that no one but you, can possibly feel how you feel, may make it seem more difficult, for you and for the people around you who care. There will be times when you can hardly contain your emotions, after hearing a particular song or see something that reminds you of the person, and you may think that you’re losing control. Simply remember that these emotions are best expressed and not kept. Here’s an open letter to those who are grieving.

Accepting that death is a mysterious experience, and that it is beyond human understanding, is a way of coping with the loss of a loved one without becoming extremely overwhelmed by the event. While it is natural for everyone who suffers loss to go through the different stages of grief, also taking it as an opportunity to learn and grow should be made part of the coping process. Here are 5 things that you should remember when going through grief: Don’t rush the healing process Give yourself permission to mourn Take care of yourself Talk to someone Envision better days To learn more, click here.

Guiding your child through grief can be challenging, especially if you are going through the same process as well. He may see death or loss in a very blurry context, and it is essential that, as a parent, you are there to understand and provide for his needs. See to it that people around your child, other than you, are informed about what he is experiencing, and that you maintain a level of consistency around him. Also, keep in mind that open communication is very important. To learn more, click here.

Humans as we are, we will all experience loss and grief in our lifetime. If you have friends or colleagues who are going through such tough time, here are some tips for you. –          Don’t say “I know how you feel.” –          Convey empathy, compassion and love. –          Allow the person to talk about their story and his emotions. –          Don’t ever say that the deceased person is now in a better place. –          Don’t say “You will get over this.” For more tips, click here.

Losing one’s loved one is probably the last thing on earth that you would like to think about. However, because of the increasing costs associated with burial, it is important that you think and plan ahead. Below are some tips on how to cut costs on funeral arrangements. –       Get multiple quotes from different funeral homes. –       Skip embalming if you have a viewing or visitation ceremony. –       Opt for a grave liner. –       Buy the urn or casket elsewhere as funeral homes charge a fee for using a casket. For more tips, click here.