Early Days
Feelings of shock and despair are opposed by the hectic rate at which arrangements unfold towards a funeral and administration of the Estate.
Feelings of shock and despair are opposed by the hectic rate at which arrangements unfold towards a funeral and administration of the Estate.
The time that immediately follows a death can be a roller coaster ride. Family and friends rally around, the telephone does not stop ringing with messages of support and the morning post brings cards and letters of sympathy. There is often no time to focus on your own grief.
You may find it encouraging to know that many bereaved people bounce back into a fulfilling and meaningful life. Their stories are often very moving but show the extraordinary resilience of human nature. The road to new life is long and bumpy but it can start today, there is help at hand and there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The funeral itself will be a sad day but may be countered by feelings of excitement when meeting family and friends that have not been seen for a long time.
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