The Grieving Process

It might help to know that you are not alone during the grieving process. Whether you need support, advice, or just someone to talk to, we're here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have created support options for you below. If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, please contact us.

No one is prepared to take on the stages of grief and bereavement. The rush of feelings, the thoughts, anxieties, and heartache can take us by surprise and drive us to our knees. Yet, when we choose to harness that power for self-growth, amazing things can happen. Good can come from pain.

Sigmund Freud first brought up the concept of grief work in 1917, and today the idea that bereavement is purpose-driven continues.

Dr. James Worden chose to see the work of bereavement as task-oriented:

 

Understanding Grief
"Grief is reaching out for someone who's always been there, only to find when you need them the most, one last time, they're gone."
Dealing With A Loss
Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel is here help you through dealing with a loss. Use our resources below to work through the healing process. Whether it is helping yourself heal, a friend, or a child, we hope this section of our website will be helpful for you.
5 Tips for Dealing with Grief
Read these tips to help yourself recover from your grief or at least help ease the pain.

Stages of Bereavement and Grieving