As we live, we nosh death. Death is the inevitable end that every person is destined to experience. According to the famous Japanese writer, Haruki Murakami, death isn't the opposite of life but an innate part of it. It's a truth that we cannot change. So when we go through a death of relative, friend, family member, colleague or a loved one it creates a distressing impact in our lives. The type of pain and sorrow that is too deep, neither genuineness nor kindness can cure. Nonetheless, we do not have an option but to go through the process and realise something from it. Grieving is a natural process that allows us to contemplate and ultimately be at peace enough to go on with life.
A Swiss American psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross started several studies about near death experiences, death and dying and she came up with the famous "Five Stages of Grief". She explained that there are 5 fundamental stages of bereavement however, a person who is grieving does not necessarily experience all the stages nor in particular order.
The acronym of the 5 stages of grief is DABDA. Letter D is for denial. At this phase, denial is the temporary defence mechanism which is either conscious or unconscious. Letter A is for anger. At this stage, the individual experiences a strong feeling of rage and it's often normal to blame oneself to release tension from the experience. Letter B is for bargaining. At this stage, the person is experiencing strong feeling of hope that it's possible to postpone or bargain with the recent loss, sickness or death. Letter D is for depression. At this phase, the person experiences sorrow, fear and doubts. The last letter A stands for acceptance. At this phase, the person gradually accepts the loss and starts to move on.
As human beings we have strong regard to our departed love ones. As a matter of fact, this specific trait sets us apart from the rest of the animals in the animal kingdom. In connection to that, it is customary for almost all cultures in the world to conduct funeral rites for the departed. In the Merlion City, most funeral service Singapore provides comprehensive rites that take in to account the departed's beliefs and customs.
Undoubtedly, losing a loved-one is one of the most distressing events an individual can experience. It's emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally overwhelming not to mention that whilst going through this daunting process you are expected to prepare for the departed's funeral rites.
A Swiss American psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross started several studies about near death experiences, death and dying and she came up with the famous "Five Stages of Grief". She explained that there are 5 fundamental stages of bereavement however, a person who is grieving does not necessarily experience all the stages nor in particular order.
The acronym of the 5 stages of grief is DABDA. Letter D is for denial. At this phase, denial is the temporary defence mechanism which is either conscious or unconscious. Letter A is for anger. At this stage, the individual experiences a strong feeling of rage and it's often normal to blame oneself to release tension from the experience. Letter B is for bargaining. At this stage, the person is experiencing strong feeling of hope that it's possible to postpone or bargain with the recent loss, sickness or death. Letter D is for depression. At this phase, the person experiences sorrow, fear and doubts. The last letter A stands for acceptance. At this phase, the person gradually accepts the loss and starts to move on.
As human beings we have strong regard to our departed love ones. As a matter of fact, this specific trait sets us apart from the rest of the animals in the animal kingdom. In connection to that, it is customary for almost all cultures in the world to conduct funeral rites for the departed. In the Merlion City, most funeral service Singapore provides comprehensive rites that take in to account the departed's beliefs and customs.
Undoubtedly, losing a loved-one is one of the most distressing events an individual can experience. It's emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally overwhelming not to mention that whilst going through this daunting process you are expected to prepare for the departed's funeral rites.
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