mourning

Example:After the death of his grandmother, the young man went through a mourning period lasting several weeks.

Definition:The time during which a person is under a state of grief following the death of a loved one, during which they may also follow specific cultural or religious customs.

Example:The widow wore mourning attire to the funeral as a sign of respect for her late husband.

Definition:Dress or clothing worn as a sign of grief, typically black in Western cultures, though this can vary by culture and tradition.

Example:The local customs dictate specific mourning customs that the bereaved family must follow.

Definition:The practices and traditions followed by a family or community in expressing sorrow over a death, including services, rituals, and the management of the deceased’s remains.