Grief Surrounding Terminal Illness Before Cremation Services

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Loose Funeral Home under cremations
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cremation services in Pendleton, INBefore you have cremation services in Pendleton, IN for a loved one with a terminal illness, it is necessary to deal with the grief you have over the illness itself. Grief doesn’t just come once the person passes on and you have their final services. It will come in degrees when you know the person’s time is limited and you have only so much left to spend with them. Here are a few ways to cope with the grief:

Don’t Forecast

Doctors may give your loved one a time range in which they have left to live. Perhaps it’s weeks, months, or maybe even days. But don’t live by that timeline and don’t try to forecast the end. You know the end is near and it’s best to live in the moment and not put your worth in an exact timeline.

Make The Most Of Every Moment

Your loved one might sleep more and become more and more out of it as time goes by. But when you do have moments with them when they are awake and lucid, make the most of them. You are already grieving, but you want to have as many memories with them as you can get. Play games with them, if they are up to it. Show them pictures. Talk over fond memories. And tell them how much they mean to you. They may be grieving as well and when they need to cry and talk about their impending death, let them and be there for them.

Take Care Of Yourself

Grieving is hard, whether it’s before or after someone passes on. The worst thing you can do is put your own self-care by the wayside. You need to figure out how to care for yourself, so you are as strong as possible. Grief often comes with physical signs and elements and to fight those off and remain as healthy as you can, eat well and sleep when needed. Your family needs you and taking care of yourself is more important now than ever before.

Consider Making Plans

Not everyone with a terminal illness will be up for it, but it’s possible your loved one will be open to and even like the idea of planning their own final services. If so, you can talk things over with them, get to know what they want, and make plans that will give everyone peace of mind.

IT’s never easy to deal with a terminal illness before cremation services in Pendleton, IN happen for a loved one. The professionals at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory are here to help you make those plans whenever you are ready. But before (or after) that, we can also provide you with grief resources. Give us a call at (765) 649-5255 and let us know what you need, and we’ll fit you with the best options in the area. You can also visit us at 200 W 53rd St Anderson, IN 46013 for advice, options, and information.

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