Grief Holding Ceremony
This ceremony gives grief the space it deserves. Rather than trying to fix or release grief, it creates a container to fully honor the loss and the love that underlies it.
Intention becomes clearer when chosen in alignment with your current phase.
emotional-healingritualintermediate45-60 minutes
Purpose
Creates sacred space to fully feel and honor grief without rushing the healing process
Optimal Timing
Moon Phase:
Time of Day:dusk
Ingredients
White candle1
For the one grieved
Blue candle1
For healing
Photo or memento1
Connection to what was lost
Rose quartz1
Heart healing
TissuesBox
Honoring tears
Tools Needed
- Private comfortable space
- Blanket for comfort
- Journal
Preparation Steps
- 1Create safe private space
- 2Gather comfort items
- 3Set aside ample time with no interruptions
Ritual Steps
- 1Light white candle for what was lost
- 2Light blue candle for your healing
- 3Hold memento or photo to your heart
- 4Say: I am here to honor my grief. Grief is love with nowhere to go.
- 5Allow yourself to feel - cry, speak, remember
- 6Share memories aloud or in writing
- 7When ready, say: I honor this loss. I honor my love. I honor my grief.
- 8Hold rose quartz to heart and breathe healing
- 9Say: Grief takes time. I give myself permission to heal slowly.
- 10Rest and care for yourself after
Correspondences
Safety & Ethics
- •Grief takes its own time - do not rush
- •Seek support from others and professionals
- •Repeat ceremony as often as needed
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