Rockford-area grief experts explain how to deal with sudden loss

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The unexpected death of a loved one can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed by grief. Though the feeling can be intense, everyone deals with them differently.

“Grief is just a very interesting phenomenon. It’s the most natural thing on Earth and still we don’t know what to do with it,” said Melinda Hagerman, a funeral director at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory.

A sudden death is defined as one that occurs without warning or anticipation. These deaths can happen because of medical events or other reasons like accidents or attacks…

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