Grieving allows individuals to start to come to terms with a loved one's passing.
Not marking the occasion with a mourning ritual such as an authentic funeral means that the bereaved do not have an opportunity to process the pivotal event and move towards a sense of closure.
Meaningful rituals are a timeless way to mark chapters in life, whether it's birthdays, christenings, marriages, or funerals. That's why different cultures throughout history have used funeral rites to come together and express their grief.
“Charles CravenI believe in the importance of having a meaningful funeral ceremony and saying a proper goodbye to your loved one.
Throughout history, every culture has had its funeral rites, many of which are unique. Still, they all serve a common purpose: to enable mourners to express their grief through the rituals and symbols consistent with their culture and values.
The end goal behind the funeral ceremony, wherever in the world you may be, is to bring the bereaved to acknowledge the reality of the death. It is only then that we can begin to reconcile our grief and go on to find continued meaning in life and living.
Our increasingly mourning-avoiding culture is forgetting these crucial purposes of the meaningful funeral. I am deeply concerned that the mental health of bereaved individuals and families will suffer if a loved one's passing is not marked with an authentic funeral service."
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