Coping With Grief On Father's Day

Father's Day is a day to celebrate and thank dads across the world for their contributions to society and life.

For some, the build up to this day can be difficult. You may experience a rollercoaster of emotions as you grieve the loss of a loved one.

We have put together some tips, as well as suggestions for activities to help you cope with grief this Father's Day.

How do you cope with grief on Father's Day?

Answering this question is difficult as everyone has their own ways of coping with grief. The pre-Father's Day build-up can be an upsetting experience if you’ve lost a loved one.

Some people will find it easier to deal with grief than others, however, there’s no one-size-fits all approach to dealing with grief and loss. Whether you decide to spend the day with friends and family or on your own, you can spend your Father's Day doing things that you enjoy.

Tips for coping with grief on Father's Day

Everyone has their own approach to dealing and coping with grief, so by knowing how to deal with this emotion, it can help influence how you celebrate Father's Day.

Whether it's your first or your tenth Father's Day, we have some tips that can make coping with grief easier on this difficult day.

Having a social media-free day

Taking a break from social media on Father's Day can allow you to spend some quality time with family and friends.

No matter how long your break is, you can avoid going through another stage of grief with a wave of photos and updates on social media celebrating this day. If your children have a social media presence, then it’s a good idea to encourage them to log out of their accounts too.

Writing a letter

One of the best tips for coping with grief, particularly if you have recently lost a loved one, is to write a letter.

By putting pen to paper, it can help you organise your thoughts and communicate your feelings. Writing a letter to the deceased can be a strange experience, but it can help bring you closer to loved ones even if they are not there to celebrate Father's Day with you.

Holding a memorial

When remembering a loved one on Father's Day, you may want to consider holding a memorial. A memorial is a great way to maintain the bond you’ve had with deceased loved ones.

There are a couple of ways of holding a memorial on this day. Whether you decide to plant a flower, light a candle or visit a special venue, everyone has their preference for holding memorials to help them cope with grief at this time of the year.

Activities you can do for Father's Day

It’s important when you are coping with grief on Father's Day that you plan in some time to do some activities you enjoy.

These activities can be done individually or with a group of friends or family members. Having the time to practice self-care, particularly when you’ve lost a loved one, can help put your mind at ease for coping with grief on this special day.

Here are some of the activities that you can do to cope with grief this Father's Day:

• Spending a weekend away on your own in a remote location, such as a cottage
• Pampering yourself by booking a spa treatment or having a relaxing bath
• Watching your favourite movie or television show can allow you to spend some time with yourself without having to go outside.
• Do something to remember a loved one, which could include a DIY project, raising money for charity or organising an annual event.

How Distinct Cremations can help you cope with grief on Father's Day

No-one should have to go through the grieving process alone this Father's Day.

By having coping mechanisms in place, they can help you overcome the emptiness and variety of emotions you are experiencing after losing a loved one.

At Distinct Cremations, we have plenty of information and contacts through our Bereavement Support page to help support you and your family through this time of the year.