How Do You Celebrate A Lost Loved Ones Life?
• Be Open About the Loss: There is mourning, but avoid sulking the loved ones life away and embrace celebrating. “I’m having a celestial birthday for mom. We miss her and I don’t want to forget about her, so I’m celebrating. Come on over”! • Don’t Focus on Rejection: Some may pull back and reject the idea. Think of it as any other celebration and respond as such, “Oh, okay. Well if you decide you want to come, we’d love to have you. The door is open for you”. • Be Open In Your Planning: telling children in the family, extended family, or in declining other invitations will liberate you and others in this usually avoided topic. Opening up naturally can aid the uncomfortable in finding peace, and friends may be more forthright in talking about the beloved. • Pick the Format: dinner, just dessert, or an all day event/picnic with the families etc. This may be determined by the date of loss. If the date lands on a weekday, consider appetizers or dessert over a lengthy celebration. • Choose
