Managing Grief During The Festive Season

Managing Grief During The Festive Season

Festivities may be joyful and wonderful when there are larger families, good food, and beautiful hand-wrapped gifts, but they aren't always so. It may be pretty challenging to go through this time if you've lost a loved one. For the most part, there is no remedy for grief.

How to Manage Grief During The Holidays

At Simply Cremations & Funeral Services, we think that simple activities can help alleviate the stress of the holiday season and help you cope with the loss of a family member or friend. Here are some of them:

1. Remember A Loved One

Loved ones are a part of you even when they are no longer with you. Make a separate space for your cherished one at the festive dinner table so you can focus on their presence. You can set a lovely platter on the table just for them. You will enhance the atmosphere if you place a candle near it. You and your family can reminisce about the departed as you offer their favorite delicacies.

2. Keep Yourself Busy

The holidays might amplify your grief, but they can also help you regain control of your emotions. Invite a friend who likes playing games like chess, scrabble, and so on over for a drink and see whether you feel better. You will feel brighter if you reflect on your time with your loved one. You'll be able to forget about your feelings for a bit and enjoy the celebrations afterward.

3. Memory Box

Make a memory box. Add images of the person on all the box sides if you have some creative abilities. Place your written recollections in a box. Invite your friends round for a meal and encourage them to put their memories in a jar. Spend some time thinking about and experiencing the presence of the decedent. Send each piece of memorabilia back with a modest gift attached to all your family members.

You can contact us at Simply Cremations & Funeral Services via this online form and one of our experts will revert shortly.


Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

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