How does one handle Death in a family?

Answer 1

Click on this link, it has every way a person will feel it. It explains how children of each age view it, how the person who mainly cares for the one who passed feels, etc. You may find it helpful.

Answer 2

You have to handle it carefully. I don't think anyone ever really grows over the fact that someone has passed away, but it does come easier with time. There will always be those times whenever you think of them and you just want to cry, but it's all apart of human nature. You should really just take the time for yourself for a few days. Cry, grieve, control, support in the first few months. Don't let your emotions bottle inside. Be sure to talk to someone about it or you may become depressed.

I know I did whenever my father passed away from cancer when I was in the 8th grade. That was about three years ago. Whenever I think about him, I still cry. Every once in a while, I will just suddenly become depressed and push people away when I need them the most. Just be sure to keep those who are close to you around.

Maybe take this as a time to re-evalute how you're living life. It could've been you.

Don't forget to live your own life to the fullest and remember that they're in a better place than we are.

Answer 3

Everyone handles the passing of a family member a little differently. I work for FuneralHomes.com and we get all kinds of situations, families, ethnicities, etc.... Regardless of the status of the individual, it is a traumatic event, often more so if the person was young, or it was a sudden, unexpected event.
Often the services for a family member help others accept and cope with the grieving process, whether it is a full-scale "traditional funeral" or a quiet "memorial service."
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Answer 4

I would have to say, it depends on who it was and how close the relationship was. My daughter Jade died a year and a half ago (she was only 8) so I took it very very very hard and still do have my moments of severe depression. It is ok to grieve. Grieving is a good thing and so is a lot of crying. Do not feel guilty about being sad or angry. It gets better as time goes on, but remember you will never get over losing that person and it is ok to never get over it. Hope this helps you somewhat~ Have a great week and take care~
~ Pinky~

Answer 5

One day at a time. And it depends who the family member was. To be close to the family - give them all your support and offer assistance if needed. Some times a death in a family brings the family closer. No to much hugging - time and place for everything - to much hugging will feel like you are pushed in a corner.

Answer 6

Well everyone handles it differently depending on their ages. Right now I am 23 and was named after my grandpa who died before I was born, to this day my heart hurts because I never got to meet him but yet my dad tells me i am so much like him. I have had other (long dist. not closely related) relatives pass away where it didn't even bother me. I have lost friends due to a war and due to drunk drivers, these affected my family because of how it affected me. Currently our family is going through a hard time seeing my grandma with a lot of severe health issues where everyday the doctors aren't sure if she is going to survive a few days to months to years. So everything effects everyone differently but if you are hurting, talk to someone about it, don't leave it bottled up!

Answer 7

Everyone handles loss and deaths differently it also depends how close you are to them.
I lost my first child thru miscarriage late december early january and am still distraught, Im comming out of a depression or trying to as I nearly come out of it and can slip in so easily.
I'm so terribly sorry you have lost someone however if it is a friend just be there for her/him

Answer 8

Everyone is different in how they handle it. Some cry and some get angry and then some just seem indifferent. I have lost my parents and one of my sisters. It takes awhile to get over it but in time you can think of them and not hurt so bad. You will at some point be able to remember them and joke about the good times.

Answer 9

You try to remember the good times and that they're in a better place. My mother-in-law passed away last May (right before Mothers Day) from lung cancer. My biggest comfort was that she was no longer in pain.

With that being said, it's a day to day thing. Sitting here talking about it still makes me want to cry. You'll always miss them and feel that pain. I'm not sure that ever goes away.

If you're having an extremely difficult time, call your local hospice and see if they have grief counseling available.

Answer 10

One day at a time. The initial shock will subside. Eventually the pain will ease and you will have to get back to the job of living. Hold the person in your heart and live the best life you can.