As your loved one transitions into their next phase of life, you may experience many different emotions. Grieving is unique to each person and situation. Most know that grief can be experienced after death, but it can also be experienced before as well. This is called anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief describes feelings that begin before an expected loss. There are many stages of grief including: Denial and shock, anger and guilt, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance. Bereavement services and the bereavement process are an important part of the end-of-life journey. Journey Hospice offers bereavement services which will extend up to 13 months after the loss of your loved one.