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Hindu Open-Air Cremation - March 2009
Commentator Jay Lakhani argues that the demand for rights in the UK to an open-air Hindu cremation is illogical, morbid and risks damaging the credibility of Hinduism in the UK.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2009/mar/24/hinduism-open-air-cremation

Counselling Directory
Why is it you can organise an entire funeral without the reality of what is happening sinking in, but hearing a song on the radio can leave you in floods of tears and feeling lonelier than ever? Bereavement, loss, grief, there are so many different words for it, but can anyone really explain what it is or what the experience will mean for you.

Everyone has their own ways of coping, it is perfectly normal to feel angry or irritated, and normally we take it out on the people closest to us. It can take months or even years to come to terms with what has happened. The only certainty with grief is that it will change our lives, it is unpredictable and at times truly frightening.
It is important not to push your feelings away even if you are scared about facing life without your loved one. Hiding behind everyday life may seem like a good solution, but when something goes wrong those feelings you have been bottling up may become overwhelming. You need to give yourself space and time to understand what has happened and how it will change your life.

Bereavement will always be something that everyone copes with differently, some people can return to everyday life in a fairly uncomplicated way, while overs need more help. This is when http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/bereavement.html can be a huge help. A counsellor can offer you a safe place where you can talk about your ups and downs without feeling judged or told to “pull yourself together”. You may look back and realise it was the best thing you did.

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