What Is the Cause

Grief and grieving are the natural response to a major loss, 

such as the death of a loved one. Loss can cause feelings of 

grief, sometimes when you least expect it.

You may find that old feelings of grief from past loss can be 

triggered by current experiences or anniversaries of that loss. 

This is normal.

Anticipatory grief is grief that happens in advance of an impending loss. You may feel 

anticipatory grief because a loved one is sick and dying. Anticipatory grief helps us prepare 

for loss.