Why do people talk about closure when it comes to dealing with death?
Death ends a life, not a relationship. Coming to terms with the death of a family member is extraordinarily difficult and a lifelong experience. Parents may discuss ways to lessen the impact their death will have on their family. Ideas of no visitation or no funeral may be considered but clergy will acknowledge that this will not lessen the pain or consolation you will receive following the death of a loved one. Love will come from your closest friends that come to pay their respects and want to be there for you at this difficult time. Coming to terms with a family members death (closure) allows you to continue your life knowing that the spirit of your loved one will live on inside of you forever.
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