Grief is something everyone goes through at some point or another. If a loved one passes on and your family decides to have cremation services in St. Martinville, LA for them, you might go through some questions in your mind. Remember that grieving takes its time and there’s no right or wrong way to go through it. You are unique, just like your loved one was, and so was your relationship with them. Your experience is going to be different than others. But here are some of the things you might find yourself asking. 

Why Don’t I Feel Better Yet? 

Once the cremation service and memorial are over, and perhaps even after you put your loved one in their final resting place, you might wonder why you haven’t started to feel better yet. You gave your loved one what they needed and that makes some people feel relief and a peace of mind. But it’s not going to erase the fact that your loved one is gone and you are going to miss them. It’s okay if you don’t feel better right away. Grieving is a process and even if you see others feeling better or acting normal, that doesn’t mean you have to be in that position just yet. 

What’s Wrong With My Grieving Process? 

Nothing. You grieve how you grieve and others do it the way that works for them. As long as you are acting in a healthy manner and not being self-destructive or hurtful to others, then there’s nothing wrong with the way you are processing things. It isn’t going to be easy no matter what you do, but the way you do things is all yours and it’s important to follow what you feel is best for your own process. 

Where Can I Find The Support I Need? 

When you are grieving, you will likely turn to your family members and friends for support first. The funeral home professionals will also be there for you. And they have grief support resources that can allow you to get the extra help you might need. You can get connected with grief counselors and support groups or even websites that might be helpful. 

How Can I Make Progress? 

You are going to want to see yourself taking steps in the right direction, toward healing, but those steps and the progress you see may be different from you than others. Try a few things, like slowly going back to your regular schedule, putting some new routines into place, and other such things and that can help you see slow progress in the right ways.

It’s hard to get through cremation services in St.Martinville, LA for a loved one, but the grieving that happens during and after can feel even harder. The professionals at Pellerin Funeral Homes are here to help you with the final services you want to plan for your loved one. You can also ask us questions about grieving and use our list of resources if you need some extra guidance along the way.