My Jewish friends are tearing their clothes and covering mirrors for their father and I wish Christianity had rituals that dramatic and real for when someone dies.
More people experience this than they realize.
Mourning practices that engage the body and transform physical space can feel more adequate to the magnitude of loss than purely spiritual approaches.
“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.