What are some ideas for coping with the mourning process?

you could try some of the texts by elizabeth kubler-ross. she's (or i guess i should say WAS - she died a few years ago) a german psychiatrist. she did alot of interesting work with people who were dying, as well as people who returned from near death experiences and people who were with loved ones when they died. alot of her ideas are considered pretty outdated by this point (she's the one who came up with the whole "stages" of death thing) but i enjoy reading her to get a perspective of death, dying, and the after-death experience. go to the self-help section of your local barnes and noble. you should be able to find some good books about death there too.

it's interesting that you post this question in the religion/spirituality category. i think that death touches on alot of spiritual issues and many people begin to question their beliefs right after they've been touched by a death. you may or may not find going to church or participating in a spiritual activity helpful. many people do, while others feel alienated by their church at this time.

it's really important at this time to remember to take care of yourself. make sure you're eating well, sleeping enough, and getting proper exercise. it's easy to forget these simple tasks when you're in the midst of grief. also, try to remind yourself to get out every once in a while and do something fun. very important, and also easy to forget.

does your city offer any free grief counseling? look into this and see if it's possible. it's a good option. they may also be able to recommend texts.

good luck!

This too shall pass.

Grieve the loss and move on.

Time will heal the wounds, but their memories will remain.

No sense reading about it, find something else to occupy your mind.

Been down that road several times, lost all grandparents, both parents, 3 of 5 brothes and many other relatives and a few close friends.

The sould does not die, the soul can neither be destroyed by arms, nor by fire nor by water. It fulfills its purpose in the body and like a worn out cloth has to shun it to rejuvenate into a new body. The "atman" or soul is immortal.

A wise man is one who does not cry for the dead nor is moved by death for he is not responsible for it and pursues his actions nobly in harmony with nature. he is to accept the laws of nature and live in harmony with them. This is the message of Krishna to Arjun during the battle of mahabharat when arjun becomes distressed and does not want to wage war with his relatives who have wronged them and turned away from Noble behaviour.

The best book on death & dying I ever read is "On Death and Dying" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.

you need some time for yourself for a short period ,but do not push friends out of your life,if they want to try and help you. the more you talk to others about your loss the easier it gets. I know it happened to me some time back.

Each person handles it in their own way. I would not want to lead you one way or another.

Cry a lot.