Abstract
Mourning does not mean to forget the person lost but to learn to live without her or him. It implies a certain period of time during which signs of grief can be shown; there are different rituals or signs to express it, and they play a major role in the resolution of the grieving process. This difference of mourning can be explained by the differences of the circumstances of death from one person to another. Several factors must be taken into account in order to fully understand mourning; indeed, the conditions of death are an important aspect within the grieving process. First of all, it depends if the death results from an accident or a natural cause. The length of time of the dying process is also another influent factor; from a sudden death to a protracted illness, the reaction of the family and friends can vary enormously. When the death is expected, the family and friends can have the time to realize it and be more prepared for their mourning.
Another important factor is the cause of the death: natural event, murder, suicide... All affect deeply the family in different manners. For instance, after a suicide people could feel guilty for not understanding the problem of the lost person while a murder would create a feeling of anger.
