Showing respect for the mourners

Showing respect for the mourners

It is easy to understand the feelings of sadness, loss and dejection in the person who has lost a loved one. The mourners cry, express discomfort and get stressed very easily, and this is normal. People around the mourner get worried about his wellbeing, his health,...
How to talk about death with children

How to talk about death with children

Adults normally hesitate about talking with their children about death. They do not realize children are in contact with this subject in many ways every day. They see death in the news, in video games, in short stories and tales. Children and adolescents do not ignore...
Remembering our dead

Remembering our dead

The Day of the Dead festival is the starting point for the movie Coco from Pixar Animation Studios & Walt Disney displayed by the end of 2017. In Mexico, all families pay tribute to their dead every November 1st. They decorate an altar with flowers and place there...
How to help the mourner

How to help the mourner

Instead of waiting a call for help from the person who just lost a loved one we should take the first step. Obviously, we must respect the mourning period but without staying away from the mourners because they could start feeling abandoned, nostalgic or to experience...
Gratitude, a way to honor our deceased

Gratitude, a way to honor our deceased

Gratitude is more than a few words during the funeral, a poem to pay tribute or a floral arrangement for those who have passed away –elements which are equally important–. Gratitude is shown through respect towards the person, the teachings and values that he...