definition of bereavement?
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mourning, bereavement\n \n   state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one  \n\n  \n\nDefinition of bereavement (noun forms: bereavements)\nstate of being deprived of something valuable or beloved\n\nExamples of bereavement\nHis friends gathered to console him upon his sudden bereavement.
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The lost of a mother or other close relative is very difficult and often takes years to adjust. Some little word or sight might trigger a memory that will bring a reminder of the lost.  \n\nThe best friend is one that listens.  It is more important to listen than to talk when a friend needs help.  They need to have times that they can express their feelings.  One suggest is at one of those difficult moments is to ask them "what are you thinking about?".  Then listen without saying much except for reassurance and comfort.  Over time she will come to feel more comfortable about opening up to you about what she is feeling in those tense moments.  \n\nIn any case, just being there is important or she would not want to come around anymore.  So, take it slow and look for ways to have fun along with the serious times.
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Funerals are about closure. The pain to the people who are still around after a person has passed is able to end, or begin ending.  The present becomes the past and painful experiences become painful memories. \n\nIf you needed to be to your friends funeral because you were immersed in grief Id say go there. If you were ok with your friend dying I would go to  the other funeral to support those who needed you more.
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You should feel the way you feel, and not how anyone else tells you to feel.  That's the only possible answer. If you worry about a lack of feeling upon this persons death, you must understand the psychological shock of such an incident.  It takes time to come to grips with it. If you were truly close to this person, the grief and pain WILL come-believe me.  The most important thing is not to repress it.  You must let it come, you must grieve, and you must deal with it.  Don't ignore it, or bottle it up.  Let yourself feel it.  To ignore it is to harm yourself, and disrespect the memory of your lost one. God bless, and my condolences.
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honey i didn't lose my father and i don't know of any online groups, but my best friend recently lost her brother whom i knew, and i know how hard it is to go through something like that and i really do feel bad for you very much so, i'm not like one of those people who says they're sorry about a death and then skips away. it actually affects me, you know? well okay bye now and i hope you get through this!
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how do you start dealing with grief,,,not that we are taught that now are we.\n\nI lost my dad 4 years ago xmas eve ( so when people are getting all happy ready for xmas i'm not) and he died also suddenley,.\n \nI see rest of family getting on with it so I think why cant I, but are they???, they prob feeling the same.  think of him at times and then I get upset.\n\nI think also because it was sudden doesnt mean it hurts more than if u know someone is going to die before hand, like my friends mother who had cancer.\nThey prepared themselves for her not being round much longer.... but\n Shock of loosing a loved one is that SHOCK.\n\ntalking does help, listen to me hey lol i can only talk to strangers about this.\n\n its hard cause they ie parents have been there all our life we have known them forever and now they not there.\n\n\n\nSo as far as i know it is normal still to greive, cause you dont think about them doesnt mean you have forgotton them\n\n\nI hope this makes sense sometimes you cant get your words out.\ngood luck sweetie xx
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Just offer you condolences and be there to talk if she needs to. Everyone deals with grief differently. \n\nyou can try flowers or a card.
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If this happened to you, I'm really sorry. Allow yourself to grieve - that is the best thing you can do. Accept the fact that you are sad and don't try to hide it. You have every right to feel sad, angry, sick - whatever it is you feel. Just know that with each passing day, it will get better and you will learn to cope. You will never stop missing that person, but the thoughts of grief will slowly be replaced with fond memories.
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I may sound like a broken record here, but there are two things that make me somber:\n\n1. Racism\n2. The loss of a loved one\n\nCan it be comforting? No, not on those topics. But I do take a certain comfort in being sad, sometimes.
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In today's overly liberal society, they would suggest grief counseling, therapy, all sorts of stuff like that.  I think it's bullsh*t.  My father died last year, 4 months before his first grandson was born.  As painful as it was, I never forgot that in this life, all things happen for a reason, and everybody dies.  You will grieve.  And it will get better.  The pain you feel may seem extreme, but it's perfectly normal.  REAL pain is a kid with bone cancer, or a brain tumor.  Have faith, know he's in a better place, and celebrate his life rather than mourn for his loss.  Everybody dies sometime!
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Well, crying over a death probably combines a number of feelings. \n\nYou're sad about that empty spot in your life, now that the person is gone and you can no longer be with them.\n\nYou're sad for the dead person, that they didn't live longer or perhaps that they suffered when they died.\n\nYou're sad for the person's family, who now is left without that person's presence.\n\nYou're sad over death in general -- the fact that people even have to die at all.\n\nYes, it's possible to be upset more for your own loss than anyone else's, or to let yourself wallow in grief without letting yourself adjust and heal over time, but in general I would be more worried if you didn't cry or feel loss over someone's death. \n\nIt's natural and healthy to be sad.
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I think one of the most appreciated ways to comfort a grieving person is to tell them how the deceased had touched your life, such as a short story or a character quality about the person. And then close by telling them that you are sorry for their loss and that s/he will be in your thoughts and prayers.\n\nKnowing their loved one was important to others is like salve to a wound.
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Time.  That's what you need.  It always seems to hurt a little less.  Don't pretend the person is not gone, but.... don't dwell on it either.  Make sure to stay in contact with those that you love for support.  Those that care for you will come through NOW- more than ever.
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most deffinitley a wake, it is a lot less depressing. A funerall if for people that are close to the deaceased one. Im sorry for the loss.
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Sorry for your loss! It's hard to decide what is good enough for a special family member during times such as these. I didn't write a obituary but I read to "To Where You Are" by Josh Groban at my mother's memorial service. Very beautiful!
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Bereavement is a company policy issue.  What does your company policy state?  If he's following policy then you work for a not so great company, if he's not following policy speak with HR since this could result in a discrimination lawsuit, and finaly if there is no policy then he has the discretion to determine what to do.
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Lack of funds?  Overwhelmed with grief?  Other arrangements (such as getting other family members into town) took higher priority? Thought someone else had taken care of it?......\n\nmy implication is, unless you ask them yourself, the possibilities are endless.