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Mourning and Memorial Ceremony - As you like it

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Mourning is never easy: however, by knowing, accepting and recognizing that mourning has different phases , you can and should become aware of all the effects and consequences that the loss and lack of a loved one can create within us.  During the 11 years of my wife's disease - she talked about her final step often, deeply and honest. And as designer I thought I can mitigate the pain and mourning. I have to admit it only worked in tiny tiny details. But thanks to my great family, connections and friendship circle I could take care on my self and prepare it. AND by all these open and honest talks my wife and I could prepare our families, connections and friends as well and vici versa. Awareness is essential to be able to better pass phases and steps of mourning one after another. One phase you can really prepare is the funeral and the ceremony.  Plan and talk about your funeral while you are alive I suggest and it is advisable to determine a document with instru...