Kubler Ross' Five stages of grief

Stage 5:

Acceptance

Acceptance

Again this stage definitely varies according to the person's situation, although broadly it is an indication that there are some emotional detachment and objectivity. People dying can enter this stage a long time before the people they leave behind, who must necessarily pass through their own individual stages of dealing with the grief.

Depression

Also referred to as preparatory grieving. It's a sort of acceptance with emotional attachment. It's natural to feel sadness and regret, fear, uncertainty, etc. It shows that the person has at least begun to accept the reality.

Stage 2:

Anger

Stage 3:

Bargaining

Stage 1:

Denial

Kubler Ross' 5 Stages of Grief

Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Stage 4

Depression

Anger

can manifest in different ways. People dealing with emotional upset can be angry with themselves, and\ or with others, especially those close to them. Knowing this helps keep detached and nonjudgmental the when experiencing the anger of someone who was very upset.

bargaining stage

for people facing death can involve attempting to bargain with whatever God the person believes in. People facing less serious trauma can bargain or seek to negotiate a compromise. For example "can we still be friends?" when facing a breakup. Bargaining rarely provides a sustainable solution, especially if it's a matter of life or death.

Denial

is a conscious or unconscious refusal to accept facts, information, reality, etc., relating to the situation concerned. It is a defense mechanism and perfectly natural. Some people can become locked in this stage when dealing with a traumatic change that can't be ignored. Death of course is not particularly easy to avoid or evade indefinitely.