When a death has occurred, don’t forget to look out for number one. It is easy to get caught up in grief and trying to help everyone else. Don’t neglect your needs during this difficult time. Here are some helpful resources that you can turn to for help and guidance.
It can be argued that the best place to be after a death is with other people. Simply by being there, you can help improve the way that someone feels by providing an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on and a friendly presence. If you want to help someone through a loss, check out these resources.
Children take death the hardest. If they are younger, they may not know how to properly express that something is wrong or that they are experiencing grief, so it is extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. If they are older, they may try and suppress their feelings. But much like adults, every child is different. It takes special care when helping a child deal with death, especially if it was someone close to them. Have a look through these resources below if you will have to help a child with any stage of the grieving process.
Suicide is a huge problem for Canadian society. Every year we lose people, young and old, who could have been helped. Mental health is not always visible and that is why it has never been more important to know the signs and work to prevent tragedy before it happens. If you have lost someone to suicide, it can be confusing and shocking. These links talk about suicide prevention, lowering the national rate and helping those who have lost someone to suicide.
We don’t only grieve the loss of other people. If you have a pet or have had one in the past, you know how important they can be. Pets are part of our families and deserve to be sent off with the same compassion that we are. Below you will find some information on what to do when a pet dies and how to get through it.
It is important to understand the hospice and palliative care services that are available because not all deaths are sudden. Sometimes, after a long life or battle with illness, some people end-of-life service are required. Learn more about the options available to you and your family.
Dealing with death is never easy. It is complicated and overwhelming. Now matter how advanced the death care industry becomes, there is still nothing that can cure grief except for time. That being said, there is a constantly growing amount of resources available. Here are some generally helpful resources that can get you through hard times or even just educate you on everything to do with death.