[header] How to cope with death [title] Know that your feelings of grief are natural. [step] Do not become discouraged or upset at yourself, or worry that you will be unable to continue living. After the death of a loved one it is normal to feel sad, upset, and lost. 
You should not tell yourself to " get over it, " or move on rapidly. Instead, accept your feelings as a natural response to death--it will make it easier to address your grief as time passes.