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If you’ve lost a loved one, you may learn from grief counseling the pain will diminish over time, but the absence will always felt. This is seldom more true than on the birthday of the one who has passed on. Here at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, located in Trumbull, CT, we believe continuing the birthday celebrations of those we have lost is a good way to keep their memory alive and honor their life. It’s important to process your sorrow. Here, we share a few ways you can do this.

Grief Counseling Professionals on How to Celebrate the Birthday of a Loved One Who Passed Away

1. Host a Small Gathering

This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but simply trying to survive the day on your own might not be the best option. When you gather with other friends and family, you can comfort and encourage each other and take the time to remember their contribution to your life. Gathering at your loved one’s favorite restaurant or sharing a favorite cake might be cathartic for the whole group.

2. Send a Message

Young kids who have lost a parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend might have a hard time understanding the absence of their loved one. In grief counseling, professionals often recommend sending a message to the deceased. A loving note can be attached to a balloon, lantern, or other eco-friendly airborne item to carry it up to the sky. This is a way to remember even though that friend or family member isn’t physically present with you, they will always live on and be loved in your heart.

3. Give a Gift

Grief CounselingYou may not be able to give a physical gift to your loved one, but there are other options. Consider making a donation to their favorite charity or even giving up a bad personal habit they were worried about. Just because they’re no longer present with you doesn’t mean they can’t keep making the world a better place.

4. Simply Acknowledge the Day

As human beings, it is important we acknowledge grief anniversaries. Our hearts automatically think back to our lost loved ones on those significant days, and it’s healthier and easier to process that grief than to ignore it. That way, we can actively seek comfort as we go.

Whether you’re in need of grief counseling, are looking to prearrange a funeral, or want to make burial plans, we here at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home are glad to help. This is not an easy time, but we do our best to remove the burden with our funeral planning services. For more information, feel free to visit our website or give us a call at (203) 373-1013.

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