Funerals--How They Help with the Grieving Process

by Susan Hoover, MSW, LSW
Grief and Bereavement Institute
Cancer Family Care

Funerals are an outward expression of the loss of a loved one. It adds ritual to the experience and can be personalized to express your family's beliefs and traditions. It's a time for the community to come together and share in the loss and support the family. It can be a time of healing by bringing people together and allowing them to say goodbye to their loved one.