Coping with Grief

Life is full of challenges, pitfalls, and troubles; many of which arrive on our doorstep unannounced. Among all of life's hardships, one of the most difficult challenges we will ever face occurs during the loss of a loved one. At such a time, there's no point in saying we're not yet ready; the challenge will not wait. In picturesque terms, the gauntlet has been thrown down; we've been called to action: it's time we must begin coping with grief. But how does one learn to do that? If you're wondering how to cope with grief and want to learn what the experts have to say about handling grief, we encourage you to read any one, or all, of the articles below. If you have any questions about what you read or just wish to speak with our funeral home staff, please feel free to call (313) 982-1000.

Coming to Terms with Unexpected Death

These insights and guidelines can help in dealing with the effects of sudden or violent death,a time when grief is especially traumatic.

Healing After Loss

Does healing from loss seem like it's impossible to achieve? We know it can feel that way; but the truth is, healing after loss is not only possible, with some effort, it's probable. Read this article to learn how you can heal from loss.

Building Resilience

Can you define resilience? And have you ever considered the relationship between grief and building resilience? Read this if you're curious about what is resilience, and want to know more about how the grief you feel can strengthen your ability to cope with hardship.

Recommended Reading

Above and beyond the expression of sadness, there's another reason we grieve. The experience of grief, when thoughtfully and purposefully endured, helps us to grow stronger and more resilient. Our list of books about resilience offers those who grieve insightful and instructive recommended reading.