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Is it rude not to cry at a funeral?
Funerals are supposed to comfort and not necessarily to cry Worry not! It is perfectly fine to feel that way. If you feel unable to express yourself through crying as other people do, then offer support through any possible way that would be considered by the deceased family members.
Is it embarrassing to cry at a funeral?
A funeral is one of the only occasions where crying openly is appropriate and expected by all in attendance. In fact, crying is good for mental health and well-being. You should cry regularly to release stress hormones. You will likely never be more stressed than when grieving a loss of life.
Why do funerals make me cry?
Crying at a funeral is a normal part of many cultures’ traditions to express lamentation and regret the person’s death. It’s also a sign of respect and honor. Some cultures practice what’s known as a death wail. It’s a mourning lament performed ritually soon after the death of a family member.
How do you say goodbye without crying?
In order to cope with goodbyes big and small, we need ways to make ourselves feel better. Listening to music, taking a walk, watching a movie, talking to a friend, writing about your feelings—all of these are small but important techniques for soothing painful feelings.
Is it okay to cry at your loved one’s funeral?
It is absolutely ok to cry at your loved one’s funeral. There may be situations where you decide to delay your grief for someone else’s sake, but you had better grieve eventually. When my grandmother died my father put aside his grief temporarily to comfort his father.
What was it like to attend your father’s funeral?
I recently attended my father’s funeral, which was a very large gathering with family, friends, and people in the community. He touched many lives and was well-known around town, so hundreds of people showed up to pay respects. Tears were shed, handshakes and hugs were exchanged, and memories were shared.
How do you react to a parent’s death?
A parent’s passing can be a momentous time in one’s life—and assuming we know and outlive them, we all experience it eventually. Each of us will react in our own way. That means we will cry or not, feel sad or not, feel free or not, feel glad or not.
Do you think I should make Myself Cry?
I definitely do not think you should make yourself cry. You shouldn’t make yourself do anything. Just be yourself and let things take their natural course. Lynn Somerstein, PhD, NCPsyA, C-IAYT is a Manhattan-based, licensed psychotherapist with more than 30 years in private practice.