Sudden Grief: 8 Ways to Cope

Young man pressing on chest with painful expression. Severe heartache, having heart attack or painful cramps, heart disease.Profound sadness accompanies the sudden death of a loved one. We call this “Sudden Grief.” At Foothill Funeral, we are more than just a funeral service provider; we are a part of the community. And we have witnessed firsthand the challenges that families face when dealing with unexpected loss. Today, we want to share our insights and experiences on how to cope with the sudden death of a loved one, in the hopes that it may offer solace and guidance during these difficult times. Continue reading Sudden Grief: 8 Ways to Cope

Sudden Death

Sudden Death Symbolic Egg Drop

While losing someone to death is always difficult, in certain cases, the way they passed can exacerbate grief. Whether your loved one died violently, in pain, as the victim of a crime or in another troubling way, this blog is meant to shine a light on the particular pain associated with sudden death. Continue reading Sudden Death

Sudden Death

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Some Parents have to grieve after losing a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Grief over someone who unexpectedly dies

When someone you love dies after battling a long illness, your grief may be tempered by relief that their painful journey has finally come to an end. But grieving over someone who suddenly and unexpectedly dies, either from an accident or the onset of disease, comes with its own set of associated emotions. In many such cases, the overriding emotion is shock. So, grievers don’t immediately experience the other stages of grief.

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