The latest Death articles published and distributed by Articles3000.com http://www.articles3000.com/rss/Death.xml Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:32:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/156708/Express-Your-Condolences-With-Funeral-Flowers.html When a loved one departs, it is always a distressing time and soon thoughts are turning towards funeral arrangements and remembrance For those who have been touched by the life of an individual who has gone on to their final rest, there seems to be no way we can express what the person meant to us during their time on this earth n Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:36:19 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/156562/Take-Courage-Coping-With-Loss-This-Holiday.html The holidays can be a difficult time for those that have lost a loved one The joy of the holidays makes emotions like grief and sadness much more profound and harder to cope with Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:57:13 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/155089/Give-a-Eulogy-Speech-That-Will-Be-Remembered-For-Years-to-Come.html One of the most poignant memories a person can have is a eulogy speech for a loved one that celebrated their life, and helped the survivor to focus on the life they lived, and not their departure If you can deliver a eulogy speech that will help a person to have that experience, then you have fulfilled your duty to the survivor and to the departed Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:01:17 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/154034/Choosing-Funeral-Music.html Funeral music can be an excellent way to truly capture the essence and spirit of your loved one Though usually played softly, the music at a funeral can also shape the ceremony by reminding mourners of the type of person they have lost e Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:01:23 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/151592/Sympathy-Flowers-Choosing-a-Floral-Arrangement.html Funeral flowers are a time honored tradition of showing our love, respect, and affection both for those who have passed from this life and for those who are left behind They are meant to be a source of comfort and beauty in a dark time in a family’s life, and can also represent the continuation of life even though a death has touched us e Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:01:26 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/149221/The-Five-Stage-of-Grief.html Losing someone close to us is never easy In her 1969 book titled, "On Death and Dying", Elisabeth Kubler-Ross lists the five stages of grief that most of us experience when we go through this situation learning about these stages, we can begin coping with death more effectively, knowing that each stage will bring us closer to the end of the healing process. Some people can get stuck in one of the first four stages, and need a bit of help to continue on with the process. When you understand how the process is supposed to go, you will be better equipped to recognize if you need to seek help or if you are making your way through the steps sufficiently on your own. 1. Denial and Isolation When we first receive devastating news like the death of a loved one, our first reaction may be to deny the truth of the matter and withdraw from our friends and family. Denial and isolation can take place over a matter of months in some cases. 2. Anger Anger is a perfectly normal method for coping with death, and is the second stage of the grieving process, according to Kubler-Ross. You may be angry with yourself for being unable to prevent the loss, angry with doctors who could not save your family member, or angry with the person who died for abandoning you and creating so much pain. Some people get angry with God because they believe He should have done something to prevent the death from occurring. 3. Bargaining Sometimes people's anger with God will turn into a bargaining chip. You may try to negotiate with God, promising to help others or live a better life if He will take your pain away and reverse the loss that you are experiencing. 4. Depression The anger has faded away by now, leaving numbness and despondency in its wake. That doesn't mean that the anger is gone for good; it may be simmering still just under the surface, where it can explode at the slightest provocation. This may be a time where you feel hopeless and unable to make plans or dream about the future. You may find yourself wallowing in feeling of self pity and an inability to enjoy the things in life that you once loved. Some people have trouble breaking out of this stage, leading them to seek professional help in coping with death. 5. Acceptance The pain is still there, but it is easier to deal with. The sadness still exists, but you now feel somewhat optimistic that you can turn the experience into something positive. Acceptance doesn't mean to simply grin and bear it, but to accept the loss and prepare to move forward with your life. This is the stage where true personal growth can occur. Coping with death is on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:22:16 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/148537/Online-Mourning.html In the world of Internet connections and email communications, keeping in touch has become much simpler This is even true when a loved one dies and we want to share our grief with friends and family members across the miles t Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:18 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/148536/Five-Tips-For-Writing-an-Obituary.html When someone dies, it is important to tell those who might have known the person This is usually done in the form of an obituary that is published in the local newspaper or on the Internet n Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:36:21 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/144619/Is-a-Loved-One-Trying-to-Reach-You-From-the-Other-Side-5-Ways-to-Know-For-Sure.html Our deceased loved ones reach out to us constantly, and they do it in every way they possibly can They want us to feel their presence so we’ll know that they are well and that they are not gone Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:43:31 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Death/144618/Why-Ghosts-Stay-Around-After-Their-Death-And-5-Ways-You-Can-Avoid-Making-the-Same-Mistake.html Ghosts are people who, after their death, choose not to cross over to the Other Side, for various reasons Sometimes they've died a tragic death and they don't recognize that they're dead s Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:36:29 +0100