How to Handle Yourself and Overcome Funeral Sadness During This Holiday Season?

Christmas and New Year is just around the corner and it is a joyous time of the year for everyone in Singapore. But it can turn out to be a trying time for someone who has just lost a loved one. You can see joy and happiness everywhere but you’re sad. However, it is said that we should always remember the departed soul with happiness and try to find joy in our loss.

If you have just hosted/attended a Buddhist funeral in Singapore, you may not be comfortable attending the parties and celebrations you are invited for. Here’s a look at some things to consider when you are grieving during the holidays:

1. Make a schedule

It is your decision on how many get-togethers you wish to be a part of. But if you wish to spend some time in remembering your loved ones, then make a wise choice. You can thank them for the invitation and let them know how you are feeling at the moment without sounding rude. However, if you wish to cheer yourself up, you can consider attending a house party or a family get together so that you can feel a little better.

2. Spend some time relaxing

During the holidays, it is not necessary to attend parties and celebrations. You can simply spend some time at home with your family. After all, you have been through a hard time while arranging and hosting funeral events. It is a good idea to get some rest during the holidays. Get in touch with businesses offering Christian funeral services in Singapore and ask whether anyone needs help while planning the funeral of their loved ones to lend a listening ear to someone who is going through the same emotions as you are.

3. Say no to alcohol

It is common during grieving times to consume excessive alcohol. However, this can only make you feel more upset and depressed. Try not to use alcohol to escape from the grief you have been going through.

4. Allow people to grieve in their own way

Not everyone in the family grieves in the same way. Children grieve differently from elders and males may grieve differently from females. The feelings of sadness, anger or frustration are normal and it is good to let people grieve in their own way.

5. Plan for a gathering to cherish the memories

If you already had plans to host a gathering and you do not wish to cancel it because of the unfortunate incident that just took place in your family, then keep it simple. Just after hosting/ attending a Christian, Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist funeral in Singapore, you will obviously not be in a mood to celebrate but you can connect with your friends and family to cherish the memories of your loved one. You can share your feelings with the guests to commemorate the life of the deceased.

Explore the web for more information and suggestions on choosing the right funeral home for Christian funeral services in Singapore.

Edwin Yap is the owner of a private firm and is engaged in offering a wide range of funeral pre- planning services. His company specializes in planning Buddhist funeral in Singapore and can deliver optimal services, if booked in advance.