Losing a loved one is an incredibly painful experience. It can be toughest in the weeks and months after the funeral, when the official mourning events have concluded. While there aren’t any exact guidelines for coping with grief, there are a few proven tips that may make coping a bit easier.

Here are three steps for getting by in the aftermath of a funeral: 

• Seek Support: While a funeral is usually full of friends, family, and supporters, the time after can be a little lonelier. Being alone too much can dampen the spirit and lead to spiraling negative thoughts. To protect against that state of mind, accept the support of those close to you, and spend at least some time in the company of others. 
• Try Writing: After a loved one passes away, it’s normal to feel like there is still something to say to them, or simply to want to speak with them again. Writing can be a helpful tool to process some of these emotions and even to get some of these thoughts down. 
• Maintain Hobbies: Often, people who are grieving will want to simply stay in their homes. However, isolation and disconnection can be counterproductive to working your way through the grief. By keeping up with your usual hobbies and routines, it will be easier to maintain a bit more normalcy and consistency in your life. 

If you recently lost a loved one and need to begin planning a funeral, turn to the caring, compassionate professionals at Adzima Funeral Home in Stratford, CT. This team is known for their empathy and support when going through the funeral planning process, and they offer a broad range of funeral services to help mourners through the difficult time. To speak to a courteous staff member, call (203) 375-2200. For more information on how they will help you, visit their website today.