The fact is that death can take a very long time, even when the person is actively dying. Celebrants often must remind loved ones to take care of their own needs.
Also, those who have attended many deaths report an odd phenomenon: often a dying person will not release life while loved ones are in the room. I often invite loved ones to take a break and go get refreshments. The dying person often lets go just after loved ones have left the room.
Helping a Grieving Person with Compassion
Almost everyone worries about what to say to a grieving person. But knowing how to listen is much more important. Oftentimes, well-meaning people avoid talking about the death or mentioning the deceased person, but the bereaved need to feel that his or her loss is acknowledged, it’s not too terrible to talk about, and the loved one won’t be forgotten.
