Showing posts with label disagreements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disagreements. Show all posts

In Grief: Family Disagreements Regarding Funerals

[Reviewed and updated October 6, 2018]

I think the funeral, done right, is vital to the healing of broken hearts.  ~ Doug Manning

A reader writes: I recently located your website and wanted to inquire about your experiences. I am sure in your profession you have seen a variety of ways that people deal with grief differently. How often have you come across a family member who disagrees with how the other is handling their grief? Specifically, when there are disagreements whether someone should view a body or attend a funeral?