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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.
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