Grief support
We are very proud to offer our own in house library featuring
a selection of books on grief and dealing with a loss.
These books are available on lend to the public at no cost as a
community service by the funeral home.
The death of someone you love is the beginning of one of the most
difficult times of your life. It is a period of time when your life can
become unglued. When you lose someone or something of value, the natural
response to that loss is to grieve.
Five Basic Facts About Grief
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Grief is a process that takes a lot of
time, energy and determination. You won't "recover" from your grief
right away.
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Grief is intensely personal - this is your
grief, don't allow others to tell you how you should be grieving.
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Grief is an assault on your entire being.
It will affect you emotionally, physically, socially, mentally and
spiritually. There will be days that you may not understand your
reaction to certain people or situations.
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You will be affected by the loss for the
rest of your life. As time passes, you will develop new insights
into what this death means to you.
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Grief has the potential for being
transformative. Your values may change and you will see life from a
different perspective.
The following community groups can provide support during your time
of need:
Near North Palliative Care Network
(705) 497-9239
Widow to Widow Peer Support Group
(705) 476-4472 or (705) 476-0708
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