{"id":7026,"date":"2026-02-25T15:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/?aur_infobereich=dealing-with-goodbyes-and-grief"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:57:27","slug":"dealing-with-goodbyes-and-grief","status":"publish","type":"aur_infobereich","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=dealing-with-goodbyes-and-grief","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Goodbyes and Grief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone copes differently with the death of a family member. It helps to have other family members and friends by your side during this difficult time. Yet dying and death are still <strong>taboo subjects<\/strong> in our society. As a result, it is common for those who are grieving to feel left alone to cope with their loss. In such cases, it may be helpful to seek support from a <strong>bereavement support group<\/strong> or <strong>a grief counselor<\/strong> in your area.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to coping with your grief, you are faced with the responsibility of settling the deceased person\u2019s estate and arranging their funeral. Many funeral homes today provide very comprehensive and compassionate guidance. However, it helps to have already thought through the most important questions before a death occurs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8471d72311073d6e34e4f394b8fd361\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px\">Book Recommendation<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>The Consumer Advice Center<\/strong> has published a <strong>resource<\/strong>(available for a fee) that can help you <strong>during the grieving process and as you prepare for it<\/strong>: Consumer Advice Center (ed.):  <em>What should you do when someone dies? A Guide to Coping with Grief. 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It helps to have other family members and friends by your side during this difficult time. Yet dying and death are still taboo subjects in our society. 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