When you are going through a difficult time such as death of a love one its easier to forget about it and go on with your daily routine then to accept it and emotionally express your loss publicly. I have gone through so many hard times, My older brother was murdered was a big one, I have had pets, teachers, family members, neighbors die it seemed like one right after the other and after a while you just get used it and it doesn't upset you any more, except if you are really close with person, or at least thats how it was with me.