You never need to cope alone!

Following the death of a family member or close friend, you will often be overwhelmed by feelings of grief and bereavement. We all react differently to these emotions but certain trends are very common.

You will often go from periods of numbness to extreme outpourings of emotion, a cycle that can start immediately you receive the news, and may continue for months after your loved one’s passing.

Time may heal

You might expect that as time goes by the grieving process becomes less painful, this is not the case. Some people feel less able to cope a year or more after the death than they did when it occurred.

There are many in the community who are trained to help you and who are more than willing to do so. Speak to a Macquarie Park Family Consultant, use the ‘Would you like us to call you?’ button, sign on to your local Bereavement Support Program and/or call your chosen funeral director, you never need to cope alone!

In your time of need, it is very important that you look after yourself and those around you who are also sharing your loss. Demotivation and a complete loss of interest will not help, if you find yourself becoming lethargic, it’s advisable to seek out a qualified counsellor. Your local GP is often a good starting point.

A sense of shock, fear, anxiety, guilt, anger and loss of faith are very common steps in the grieving process. The loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience and the effect it can have should not be underrated. Sometimes the physical reactions can include; numbness, tightness in the throat and chest, shortness of breath, sensitivity to loud noises, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, restlessness and difficulty sleeping.

Always remember, and remind those around you that it is perfectly natural to mourn and to grieve. You must not deny yourself permission to mourn.

There are those who are qualified to help and who are willing to do so. Speak to a Macquarie Park Family Consultant and/or your chosen funeral director, they can guide you through all the necessary steps in an understanding, professional and caring manner. Take full advantage of all available resources and take the time you need to remember and grieve your loved one in your own way.

People who will provide appropriate help include:

Close friends and relatives
Immediate work and business associates
Your bank manager
Your legal advisor

Your financial advisor
Centrelink
Clubs and Associations
Unions and professional organisations

Whether you realise it or not you will probably need some professional help in one form or another. Converting your grief into positive memories then coming to terms with the fact that your loved one has passed and you are still here can seem a daunting task. This transformation usually occurs when, in your own time and in your own way, you can say goodbye to your loved one and cherish their memory.

Yes be strong, but do not confine your emotions. Certain things are best handled by people who are highly trained and licensed in their field. Seek these professionals out and make use of their services, as you will be the one benefiting.

Other support resources

Your Family Consultant can also provide information about Macquarie Park’s support facilities, the applicable areas in the cemetery for the deceased’s interment, chapel facilities, and even help you with the finer points of funeral etiquette.

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