If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you may be finding that the only way to heal is through time. While there’s certainly no quick and easy healing method, there are some options you may want to explore to ease the pain. The caring team from Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse, WI, is here to share their best healing advice.

Here are five of the cemetery’s tips to help you through your time of sadness after loss:

• Don’t Restrict The Grieving Period: Grieving is an extremely personal process, so however long it takes you to grieve is right for you. Don’t compare the amount of time you spend in sorrow to someone else’s time of mourning.
• Let It Out: Society puts pressure on us to always act strong, but there comes a time when you may just need a good cry. Recognize this process for what it is: a necessary moment for yourself.
• Give Yourself A Break: Conversely, there may also be a time in which you find that you’re simply tired of being sad. Don’t guilt yourself for taking time to enjoy your passions, either. If you want to read a book, watch a movie, or do any other healthy activity that takes your mind off things for a brief amount of time, feel free to do so.
• Prepare For Tough Days: Special days like holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays may have a new, bittersweet feeling in the coming months. Be ready to experience different emotions on these days. If it makes you feel better to visit your loved one’s grave site on these special days, Oak Grove Cemetery welcomes you and your family members to do so at your leisure.
• Seek Counseling: Sometimes, you need an objective party who understands exactly what you’re going through—and is trained to help you feel better. There’s nothing wrong with seeking counseling after grief, and in fact, it could be one of the best decisions you make.

Oak Grove Cemetery is committed to honoring the memory of your loved one. To learn more about their available grave sites, call the cemetery at (608) 782-6956 or visit their website.