Coping with Grief During the Holidays

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

The holidays are a time to practice gratitude and spread positivity. When we are deep in the midst of our grief, simple tasks become daunting and the slight thought of spreading joy can easily fall to the bottom of our to-do list. Emotions can be most unpredictable. Our heart aches uncontrollably from the heaviness of loss. A simple moment or a slight memory can come rushing back and shoot through you like a lightning bolt. It hurts. The pain becomes all consuming. No one around you can see it nor feel it as you do. Just you. You feel isolated in your suffocating grief but please know that you are never alone.

During this most difficult time, it is important to comprehend that the healing process is arduous. Little by little, those feelings of sadness, regret, and anger, are slowly replaced by healing, light, and relief.

Providing grieving families a space to help support each other is essential, especially this year. Experts anticipate that the collective grief we have experienced from the pandemic, whether from losing a loved one, a job, or our sense of normalcy, will change the way society shares in the experience of loss.

This year, with safety measures in place, Sands Funeral Chapel Duncan will be providing necessary support at the Christmas Candlelight Service, Tree of Remembrance and the Christmas Day Open House. Our hope is that these offerings will remind families of the warmth of Christmases past, the anticipation of bright Christmases to come, the importance of cherished memories and continued traditions, and the possibility of new shared remembrances.

Tree of Remembrance Throughout the month of December, families are welcome to place a special ornament in memory of their loved one on our “Tree of Remembrance”.

The Tree of Remembrance is located at Sands Funeral Chapel Duncan. All ornaments will remain in our care from year to year.

Christmas Candlelight Service

Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 pm Refreshments to follow

Christmas Day Open House

Sunday, December 25 10:00am - 12:00pm Hot Cider, Christmas Baking, and fellowship Please RSVP at 250-746-5212

All Special Events are held at Sands Funeral Chapel, Duncan 187 Trunk Road, Duncan.