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Few things are as devastating as losing a loved one, but planning funeral services can be even more difficult when it’s closer to the holidays. Since Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other holidays are all about surrounding yourself with people you love and celebrating family traditions, it can be painful to endure the holiday without that special someone.

The professionals from Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, Ohio, understand how difficult losing a loved one can be, which is why they outline three tips for getting through your next holiday: 

Surround Yourself With Loved Ones

funeral service Sometimes, when people lose a loved one right before a holiday, they are tempted to “cancel” their normal celebrations to stay at home alone. However, doing so will only further your sorrow and make it hard to start living without your loved one. Instead, funeral experts recommend surrounding yourself with loved ones, so you have the chance to talk and grieve together. In addition to helping you cope, being with others gives you the opportunity to plan upcoming funeral services quickly and easily.

Keep Their Memories Alive

Instead of trying to ignore your pain by changing the subject when someone brings up your loved one, keep their memories alive by talking about traditions, stories, and memories involving your friend or family member. Carve the turkey the same strange way your recently deceased father did, or show the movie your spouse always watched during the holidays. You might help others to remember what made your loved one so special while feeling closer to their memory.  

Don’t Be Afraid To Grieve

If you can’t hold back the tears or you need a few minutes to yourself, don’t be embarrassed. Give yourself permission to feel sadness and to grieve. Feeling grief is a normal, natural process that can help you move on.  

Start honoring your loved one’s memory today by planning funeral services reflecting their preferences and personality. The kind, caring funeral planners at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes will do everything in their power to make sure your loved ones’ memorial service is exactly how you want it to be. Contact Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, Ohio, by calling (513) 661-4059 or by visiting them online.

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