Dealing With Grief In Losing A Child

There’s nothing worse for a parent than losing a child. It doesn’t seem natural for a parent to have to arrange cremation services in Las Vegas, NV for their child. It can feel impossible to go on. But for parents who lose a child, there are often other children in their life and important people they love, and they want to be involved in their lives in a healthy manner. That means going through the grieving process as best they can. Here are a few practical suggestions and tips to help you through the loss of a child. 

Move Ahead With Rituals 

Rituals and traditions to help you say goodbye can help you move forward in a healthy way with the rest of your family beside you. They can also help you to express your emotions. Have a memorial service for your child, either right away or in a few weeks when you feel more settled and up to it. These rituals are natural steps to take to help you figure out what you are going to do as the future looms ahead. 

Mourn As You Feel Necessary 

Mourning and grieving are different for everyone. You don’t know when you will feel up to sharing your grief with someone, but when the emotions hit, let them come. Share your feelings with a friend, your spouse, or someone else. Let others give you their shoulders to cry on when you need to let things out. Expressing your emotions is perfectly healthy and a good way to help yourself grieve. 

Seek Others In Similar Situations 

You can feel very alone when you lose a child. But, sadly, there are others in your community who have lost children as well. Perhaps attend a grief support group that can help you feel like there are others who at least somewhat understand what you are going through. If nothing else, you have the support of those who have been where you are now. 

Gather Keepsakes 

At first, you may leave your child’s room untouched. Eventually, you might feel like it is a good idea to donate some of their things. However, you need to hold on to precious keepsakes in their honor and for the sake of their memory. Keep things like their favorite stuffed animal close, even in your own bed. Hugging something they loved can make you feel like you are getting a hug from them. 

These tips will help you gather the courage you need in the midst of this tremendous loss. There’s no timeline on grief and once you have cremation services in Las Vegas, NV, you can have memorial services on whatever timeline you want. The professionals at Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services understand grief in many different stages, and we are here for you to help you through the process from start to finish. We will help you honor your child in whatever way you feel necessary and we have grief resources that can help you along the way as well.