The loss of a loved one is one of the greatest trials you face in this physical world. We do stress the latter, for in the spirit world we know not of loss. Spirit is eternal. Consciousness expressing itself as you for a while in a physical body has a beginning and an end, for matter comes and goes, but that loving Consciousness goes nowhere. It exists here, now, and forevermore, everywhere.
If you truly realized this in your heart and mind, you would look upon a lifeless body and thank it for its service to your loved one, knowing full well that you are not talking to your loved one, but the vessel that they used for a while. And then, having thanked the body, you would step back, close your eyes, and talk to your loved one, who continues on here, now, and forevermore, everywhere.
Though you may not see them and can no longer touch a vessel which never was the true loved one, know that the true loved one hears you clearly. They need not ears, for they are now as they have always been and as you are, beloved,pure spirit, pure consciousness … the same loving being you know in your heart … listening to your thoughts and sending back to you thoughts of love until you meet again.