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Home Living National Grief and Bereavement Day: Recognizing grief as we reconnect
by Cory Kutschke, Harbourview Funeral Centre & Jenkens Funeral Home
Life in Thunder Bay this year looks much different compared to last, with fewer gathering restrictions and more desire than ever to spend time reconnecting with family and friends. During this time, those in our community who lost a loved one during the pandemic will be revisiting memories and sharing their feelings of grief as they reunite. Tuesday, November 16 marks National Grief and Bereavement Day, an opportunity to recognize and reflect on lost loved ones, along with how the grieving process has been impacted by COVID-19. It’s also an occasion to learn how to address unresolved emotions in the hopes of supporting one another.
Bereavement and grief are an inevitable part of life. At Harbourview Funeral Centre & Jenkens Funeral Home we have seen an increase in families requesting second or delayed funerals to properly grieve and celebrate the life of the deceased as restrictions began to loosen over the past few months. As a funeral director, I see first-hand the role that a celebration of life or funeral plays in the grieving process. It allows friends and families to gather, grieve and remember together. Those seeking a comforting hug or who want to connect with others who are experiencing the loss can, and it’s known across the funeral services industry that grief shared is grief diminished. Often, these important moments of closure take place at a funeral or memorial service.
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