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5 Stages of Grief International Culture

Denial Feeling numb is common in the early days after a bereavement. Some Mexico

people at first carry on as if nothing has happened.
The Day of the Dead celebration is divided into two

parts: November 1, which is All Saints’ Day,

celebrates all the saints who had an exemplary life,

as well as the deceased children and on November
Anger Anger is a completely natural emotion, and very natural after someone 2, this celebration is symbolised my one flower the
dies. Death can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel
marygold.
someone has died before their time or you had plans for the future
together.

Bargaining Bargaining is when we start to make deals with ourselves, or perhaps New Orleans

with God if we’re religious. It’s also common to find ourselves going over
and over things that happened in the past and asking a lot

of ‘what if’ questions, The Jazz Funeral is a New Orleans tradition that celebrates life.

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans is known for

parades and celebrations that include lively music and dancing.
Depression Sadness and longing are what we think of most often when we think about Jazz Funerals gained popularity in the 19th century as funeral

attendees engaged in a procession. Mourners would follow a jazz
grief. This pain can be very intense and come in waves
band to the church or funeral location as the band played somber

music. After the ceremony, the music would change as the band
began to play more lively and upbeat jazz music.

Acceptance Grief comes in waves and it can feel like nothing will ever be right again.
But gradually most people find that the pain eases, and it is possible to

accept what has happened. We can learn to live again, while keeping the

memories of those we have lost close to us.