How to cope with the loss of a loved one

How to cope with the loss of a loved one (Photo: iStock)

Several close friends have recently lost loved ones, leaving a trail of tears and sadness from grieving.

From a young amiable man in his prime, whose life was taken away by a freak accident, to a middle-aged man who has been ailing, whose health took a downturn and he passed on, to a revered elderly icon who has left a legacy of community service, religious growth, family and education.