Hello emily00.  I think you have done well.  Ity is not uncommon for us to cuddle loved ones after they have died; it is the last chance we have to do so!  I am pleased that he died peacefully with his family close by.

The funeral only took place yesterday so don't expect too much from yourself.  Inbetween the death and the funeral can  be quite a busy time.  There are things to do; the funeral to arrange and all aspects of your grandad's life to sort out so we are a bit hyped up and keep going becuase there are things we have to do.  Then, when the funeral is over and we have got together with all the family and friends, suddenly there is nothing to do but grieve.  So just take the days as they come,  talk to your family about your grandad  and remember all the good times.  You will feel the loss badly now but that is quite usual and very sad for all concerned so don't worry too much.  Do whatever makes you feel a bit better; there are no rights and wrongs.

I am attaching a link to this website section about grieving, which you may find helpful.  Best wishes. 

www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../coping-with-grief

Annie

Hi Emily, 

Very new too this, only came across this as I created a memory donation page in memory of my Grandad.

my grandads funeral was last Friday, and I’m finding just like you, after the funeral it’s hit me hard, I can’t eat, sleep and I haven’t been back to work since which is doing me no good!! 

Please don’t feel like you’re wasting doctors time if you need help then you need help!, and please feel free to message me if you ever need anyone to speak too 

shan x