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Everyone experiences grief differently, and the complexities of the grieving process have led to some common misunderstandings. The funeral planning team at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home offers grief support to their customers in Harpers Ferry, WV. Below, they outline a few of the most common myths they have heard in their business and explain why they are false.

Popular Myths About Grief Support

1. The Goal Is to Move Past Grief

Those who lost a loved one shouldn’t think that counseling or grieving processes will help them get over their loss. The reality is that the death of someone close changes a person forever, and rather than moving on from the pain, people learn to reconcile with it. The goal of grieving is to learn how to accept your loss and manage your emotions so you can continue with your life.

burial2. Grieving Is a Sign of Weakness

Counselors see many grievers who feel uncomfortable showing their pain. Whether they are afraid to cry or don’t want to burden friends or family with what they are feeling, they think that they need to “be strong.” However, talking about your feelings with loved ones or crying are both good tools in the mourning process. They help you heal by facing your grief and releasing tension and pain. Being surrounded by people who can offer grief support makes the mourner feel better, both physically and emotionally.

3. There Are Stages & a Timeline for Healing

The five stages of grief are a popular notion, and while they can help people make sense of the process, this isn’t how everyone experiences mourning. In reality, these emotions are unpredictable and can’t be put into a box. It’s impossible to know what to expect, and no one in the process of mourning should feel that they are taking too long to heal or are not yet in the “stage” that they should be.

If you have lost a loved one, the team at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home are dedicated to your healing and properly honoring your loved one. This is why they offer both burial and cremation services to honor the passed individual, as well as grief support for the family during this challenging time. Contact them at (304) 724-6500 to request information about their caring and compassionate services or visit their website.

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