Grieving such losses is important because it allows us to 'free-up' energy that is bound to the lost person, object, or experience—so that we might re-invest that energy elsewhere. ... Healthy grieving results in an ability to remember the importance of our loss—but with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.

Why is it important to talk about grief?

Talking about grief can help you find support

You can rely on the wisdom and experience of people who have gone through their own grief process and absorb what they have to teach. A sense of community can be extremely healing.

Why is it important for people to grieve the death of a loved one?

The sadness typically diminishes in intensity as time passes, but grieving is an important process in order to overcome these feelings and continue to embrace the time you had with your loved one. Everyone reacts differently to death and employs personal coping mechanisms for grief.