Handling Christmas Grief: A Journey of Remembrance with Funera Sydney
Handling Christmas Grief: A Journey of Remembrance with Funera Sydney
Christmas after loss can be tough, especially with an empty seat at the table. At Funera Sydney, we understand the challenges. This guide is here to help you embrace a new Christmas journey.
Christmas after loss can be tough, especially with an empty seat at the table. At Funera Sydney, we understand the challenges. This guide is here to help you embrace a new Christmas journey.
Day 1: Let Go of Expectations
Acknowledge that this Christmas will be different. Make a "Must-do," "Optional," and "Let Go" list. Simplify, be present, and enjoy the moment.
Acknowledge that this Christmas will be different. Make a "Must-do," "Optional," and "Let Go" list. Simplify, be present, and enjoy the moment.
Day 2: Display a Special Photo
Incorporate a special photo of your loved one into your decorations. Share memories with others.
Incorporate a special photo of your loved one into your decorations. Share memories with others.
Day 3: A Special Ornament
Choose an ornament that reflects your loved one. Make it a shared experience, especially with children.
Choose an ornament that reflects your loved one. Make it a shared experience, especially with children.
Day 4: Visit a Special Place
Spend time in a place that holds meaning. Freshen their resting place or engage in activities they loved.
Spend time in a place that holds meaning. Freshen their resting place or engage in activities they loved.
Day 5: Consider Christmas Challenges
Reflect on the moments you'll miss the most. Prepare responses for friends and family. Give yourself space to think.
Reflect on the moments you'll miss the most. Prepare responses for friends and family. Give yourself space to think.
Day 6: Create a Memory Box
Invite others to share memories in a box or stocking. Read them together on Christmas day.
Invite others to share memories in a box or stocking. Read them together on Christmas day.
Day 7: Count Your Blessings
Despite grief, find joy in your blessings. Make a gratitude list or share your feelings with someone close.
Despite grief, find joy in your blessings. Make a gratitude list or share your feelings with someone close.
Day 8: Buy a Gift
While shopping, choose a gift your loved one would have liked. Donate it to someone in need.
While shopping, choose a gift your loved one would have liked. Donate it to someone in need.
Day 9: Give to Others
Brighten someone else's Christmas. Helping others lifts your spirits.
Brighten someone else's Christmas. Helping others lifts your spirits.
Day 10: Record Christmas Memories
Preserve your cherished memories by writing them down. Create a permanent record.
Preserve your cherished memories by writing them down. Create a permanent record.
Day 11: Accept Emotions
It's okay to show emotion. Allow yourself to express feelings and offer support to others.
It's okay to show emotion. Allow yourself to express feelings and offer support to others.
Day 12: Enjoy Christmas Day
Make it your day. Spend time outside, with loved ones. Balance grief with joyful memories.
Make it your day. Spend time outside, with loved ones. Balance grief with joyful memories.
Final Thoughts
This guide from Funera Sydney aims to provide solace and support during the holiday season. Be kind to yourself and reach out for support. For more resources, visit our Grief Support webpage.
For immediate assistance, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Contact Funera Sydney at:
Sydney (02) 9954 6655
Sydney (02) 9954 6655
Newcastle (02) 4955 1110
Wollongong (02) 4243 8755
This guide from Funera Sydney aims to provide solace and support during the holiday season. Be kind to yourself and reach out for support. For more resources, visit our Grief Support webpage.
For immediate assistance, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Contact Funera Sydney at:
Sydney (02) 9954 6655
Sydney (02) 9954 6655
Newcastle (02) 4955 1110
Wollongong (02) 4243 8755