CareNotes - Getting Through the First Weeks After the Funeral

The initial period after a funeral is a difficult one. While friends and acquaintances have paid their respects and then moved on, close loved ones are left to realize that the grieving has only truly begun. Fr. Herbert Weber offers support to those enduring this grief with sections titled: “Forget ‘normal’ for awhile,” “Work through the ‘messy’ details with patience,” “Know what to hang on to, and what to let go of,” “Acknowledge the many levels of loss,” “Recognize and deal with feelings of guilt and betrayal,” and “Know what you need from others.”

By Herbert Weber