Saying the Last Goodbye: How to Do it Diligently and Properly?
Saying goodbye to the person you love is possibly one of the hardest things you can do, and no matter how old someone is or how many people you’ve lost in your lifetime, you can never be fully prepared for this.
But no one ever asks you if you are ready for this or not, because that’s simply how life works. It throws different curveballs, and it’s up to you to figure out how you are going to react.
As far as this situation goes, there are several ways you can say goodbye to your loved one properly, and below, the best ones will be mentioned.
Flowers Are Always Meaningful
This is a very conventional, yet effective thing to do, and something that will never go out of style.
That’s because flower arrangements for funerals have always been perceived as a symbol of the life cycle that has come to an end. They are a lot more meaningful than you can imagine.
Although you may see it as something that most people do “mechanically” because they feel some form of obligation, the reality is that when you send flowers in these instances, you are showing just how empathetic and caring you are and how much the person you’ve lost meant to you.
So yes, it’s always a good idea to do something like this!
Prepare Yourself Emotionally As Much As You Can
Although it was previously concluded that you can never be one hundred percent prepared for something like this, it is still advisable to take some time for yourself and think about all the things that you wish to say that were somewhat left unsaid.
You won’t have numerous opportunities to do this, which is why it’s important to think things through when it comes to this.
If the person you love hasn’t died yet (but that’s about something that can happen at any moment), then don’t delay saying everything that’s on your mind and heart.
If you keep postponing this until the very last minute, then you may miss that chance which will haunt you forever.
Be There With Them
If your loved one is still alive, yet is inevitably passing away, then the only thing that’s left for you to do is to simply be there for them.
If they are moody, nervous, angry, or whatever, forgive them, because, at the end of the day, they are going through the most difficult moment in their lives, and it’s completely understandable if they continuously have mood swings, and all kinds of emotions.
On the other hand, if they want to talk about their death (or dying, in general), no matter how depressive this is for you, indulge them and make sure to address any concerns and fears they may have.
If they are worried about leaving others behind, reassure them that everything is going to be okay with them. The point is to give them all the comfort they need in their final moments.
There’s no such thing as a perfect goodbye. What you’ll say or do depends on various factors and the overall relationship you had with that person. Suggestions that were given today are the ones we perceive as the most effective!
