Introduction
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, as well as being a complicated process. The bereavement after coronavirus pandemic has had devastating effects on many people. The virus has caused widespread illness and death throughout the UK and beyond. Thousands of families have been affected by this terrible disease - including yours!
People are not able to say goodbye to loved ones because of social distancing and lockdown.
As many people are in the process of dying and being buried, you may find yourself feeling some grief, but not being able to say goodbye to loved ones. This can be very isolating and even traumatic for those affected by coronavirus pandemic.
People are not able to attend funerals of loved ones because of social distancing and lockdown. People are not able to be present with the dying person in their final days or hours before death comes; this is especially true for carers who have been caring for others at home. They also cannot attend funerals, which means they cannot be present at all stages of saying goodbye: from attending hospital appointments with their relative or friend who has died from coronavirus pandemic related complications (including organ donation), witnessing their passing on life support machines (if this happens) until the funeral itself.
Relatives are unable to be present with the dying person or attend their funeral.
If you can't be with the dying person, you might be able to call them. If there's a phone line that works, try using that. If not, send a letter or card and let them know you are thinking of them.
If there's an internet connection available, try sending email or instant message to show your support for your loved one.
Letters and cards are also great ways to let someone know that you’re thinking of them in the hospital or after they've died.
The pandemic means that people are facing bereavement in many different ways
The pandemic means that people are facing bereavement in many different ways. Many of you know the person who passed away, but some of you may not have known them personally, only knowing them through friends or work colleagues.
Bereavement is always hard, at any time and for anyone faced with it. The pandemic has turned our lives upside down, making us change the way we live, work and play. This can make it even harder for people to get on with their lives when someone close to them dies as a result of this virus.
COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on people across the UK and around the world. It has turned our daily lives upside down, making us change the way we live, work and play. Among those who have been most deeply affected are the families of people who have died - especially when they haven’t been able to say goodbye to their loved one in person.
On top of the grief caused by COVID-19 itself, many people have been left with additional feelings of guilt, anger and helplessness because they were unable to say goodbye to their loved ones.
If your family has been affected by the pandemic, you may find yourself struggling with grief from time to time. This can be painful and exhausting - especially when there’s little chance that you will ever see your loved one again.
For many people, funerals are a central part of how they cope with grief after losing someone close. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, it may not be possible to hold a funeral in the way you want or in line with your beliefs, customs and traditions.
For many people, funerals are a central part of how they cope with grief after losing someone close. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, it may not be possible to hold a funeral in the way you want or in line with your beliefs, customs and traditions.
If you can't hold a funeral for your loved one because of the coronavirus pandemic, there are other ways that you can honour their memory and pay their final respects:
Grief can be hard to come to terms with at any time - but being unable to bid a final farewell can make it even more difficult. There are things you can do though - whether you feel angry and confused; scared or frightened; guilty or regretful; sad or numb; relieved or overwhelmed.
Grief is not a linear process. It can be hard to tell where you are in the grieving process and it may seem like there are times when you have been stuck on one step for a long time.
Grief is a personal experience. How you feel will depend on many factors including your personality, your relationship with the person who has died, what happened around their death and how they died. There's no right or wrong way to grieve - it’s important that you find ways that are right for you.* Grief can be painful and overwhelming at times but it won't last forever - although it may feel difficult now, after some time has passed the pain will ease.* Grief can take different forms such as shock; anger which might turn into guilt; fear of everything from losing control of yourself (or others) to losing control over life itself; sadness which leads onto depression if left untreated; relief because someone has been released from suffering into peace after years of illness/pain etc.* Some people grieve silently while others talk out loud about their feelings using words like ‘I miss my husband so much' or 'My daughter was so young when she died'
Grief is hard but there are steps you can take to move through it
Listen to your feelings.
Talk about your feelings.
Grieve and accept your grief.
Don't be afraid to ask for help, whether it's from friends or mental health professionals.
Take care of yourself physically by getting enough sleep, eating well and exercising regularly (or at all). While it might seem impossible at first, doing these things can make you feel better faster than anything else will!
Remember: You are not alone in this journey, so if you need someone to talk with or share your experiences with—we're here for you!
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you understand more about the devastating effects of COVID-19. It’s important that you know how to cope with grief after losing someone close, but it may be difficult at first. If you feel angry or confused; scared or frightened; guilty or regretful; sad or numb; relieved or overwhelmed then it is okay and normal.
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