When someone important to us dies, we experience many losses in our lives. We may lose companionship, love, future plans, financial resources, our confidant, mentor, or best friend, just to name a few. This loss can create fear for our well-being, possibly financial fears, fears of loneliness, fears of life without them and many other insecurities.

We may experience any number of emotions after a loved one passes. It's not unusual to be angry that this important person is no longer with us. Some grieving persons feel victimized and hurt. We may feel irritated with another person, whom we feel caused the death, or our anger may be toward our loved one for dying. This anger can be expressed outwardly, or turned inward as depressing thoughts, shame or even guilt. We may feel guilty that we did not show enough love or that we didn’t do enough for the deceased. We may blame ourselves for their death. We may even feel jealous that others still have their loved one and we do not. At times, we may be in denial and expect, at any moment, to hear or see our loved one again. These are normal responses and part of the grieving process. Due to cultural or religious beliefs, some families find it hard to talk about spiritual, personal or emotional issues. This only makes the process of letting go more difficult.

There are many ways of coping with death. According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a psychiatrist and prolific author of the ground-breaking book, On Death and Dying, there are five stages of the dying process: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Every person eventually passes through these five stages. It is wise to allow yourself to experience these stages as they unfold and let others come to terms with their loss and grief in a way that best suits them.

A person's death affects us to some degree whether we are family, friends or professional caregivers. The event and the grieving process may force painful decisions, domestic challenges, or shifts in responsibilities.

During the midst of a tragic event is not the time to worry about whether you have adequate funds to cover the final expenses of your loved one. By planning ahead, you can rest assured that your future will be secure with or without your loved one’s financial resources.

American General Life and Accident Insurance Company is here for you and your family. In good times and bad times, our agents are able to understand your insurance needs and provide you with the insurance coverage that is right for you and your family.

Traditional life insurance is designed to provide security for your loved ones in the event of your premature death… but what if you could get life insurance you don’t have to die to use?

What if you suffer a heart attack, stroke, or invasive cancer and don’t die? Would your family be able to maintain their standard of living if you were financially impacted by a serious illness?

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There’s no need to worry about losing your home or your financial security when your beloved passes on.

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