Nobody wants to dies but it comes to us all.

1 – The fear of death

See Hebrews 2:14-15.

2 – Ten stages of grief

Not everyone experiences these stages. It depends on the individual and the relationship with the deceased.

• Shock.
• Emotional Release.
• Depression and Loneliness.
• Distress.
• Fear of death.
• A sense of guilt.
• Hostility and resentment.
• Inability to return to usual activities.
• Hope returns.
• The struggle to affirm reality.

3 – The bereaved person needs three things

• Safe places.
• Safe people.
• Safe situations.

4 – How to sympathise (See John 11:17-36)

• Be real (vs. 35).
• Be quiet (vs. 20-27).
• Be supportive (vs. 28).
• Be available (vs. 34).

5 – Accepting death

• Stage 1 – Denial.
• Stage 2 – Anger.
• Stage 3 – Bargaining.
• Stage 4 – Depression.
• Stage 5 – Acceptance.

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