To mourn means to feel and express deep sadness after someone dies or something important is lost. When a beloved grandparent dies, family members mourn by sharing memories, crying together, and supporting each other through their grief. Different cultures have different ways of mourning: some hold quiet memorial services, others celebrate the person's life with music and stories, and some observe specific mourning periods where they wear certain colors or follow particular customs.

When you mourn, you actively honor what mattered to you. A community might mourn the loss of a historic building destroyed in a fire, or a team might mourn the end of an incredible season.

Mourning takes time and looks different for everyone. Some people need to talk about their loss, while others prefer quiet reflection. The process of mourning helps people accept difficult changes and eventually find ways to carry forward, keeping memories of what they lost while continuing to live their own lives. A person who is mourning is called a mourner.