As per my previous post, this is a continuation of that post. There are indeed ways to help a loved one cross over even after a traumatic event. One of those methods is to (and I do NOT suggest this lightly without extreme precautions as you need to KNOW what you are doing!) consult a Ouija board. That being said, if you are not comfortable with that idea, there are other ways to find peace and closure after the death of a loved one. I found something in my B.O.S. (Book of Shadows) that may be useful to my friend or anyone who feels that they need closure. 

TO WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR LOVED ONE WHO HAS PASSED: 

Place a piece of paper arranged between two black candles. On the top of the paper, the following inscription should be set: 

"See now, (loved one's name) whom I mourn, the nature of this mourning as you know even now my sorrow and so on this piece of paper do doubly confirm it. I write to you my heart here for your eyes and mine only - that we may be bound by such silent words even better than when our words were spoken. Receive then this document as sign and token of my love and devotion not to forget you - nor to cease mourning you until we meet again." 

Then, write down on the piece of paper the essence of your grief and such aspects of memory as you would fix forever. Afterward, fold the piece of paper and burn it in sage. Thus the message will be received.

Another way is to wrap your loved one in white light! I have learned much from my High Priestess friend and Reiki Master, Lady Sabrina Rhiannon after many years. And, after consulting her regarding my friend's situation, she had the following advice:

Yes, in addition to wrapping them in white light, do a private ritual. call in Archangel Michael for protection and cutting any karmic cord. Also archangel Azrael to assist his passage. If there are any lingering issues Archangel Jeremael will help with life review.

Losing a loved one is always hard enough to deal with without any additional guilt or uncertainty. I, personally, can very much relate to THAT. 

Back in 1998, I began a spiritual journey that became a lifetime personal commitment for me. Long story short, I became a Wiccan. Even though I was brought up into the Lutheran faith, I never quite felt it in my heart. Lots of questions in which my Christian up-bringing could not and would not explain - and that I could not accept at any rate. My mother was brought up into the Christian faith as was my father. But, my father was always a bit different from my mother in his beliefs. He, like myself, held a very sacred respect and love for nature. For this reason alone, my father had NO problem what-so-ever understanding my faith in Wicca - or in Reiki for that matter. 

Anyway, when I began my studies regarding Wicca, I spent a lot of time researching each and everything I could possibly find on the subject. I read tons of books and on-line websites (which was VERY new at that current time) absorbing all of the information that I could. 

It wasn't long before I began dairying everything that I had put into practice, everything which I had intensely studied. So, fast forward to today, I have finally decided to publish those entries from my original Book of Shadows into a new blog entitled, "In the Shadows".

It is still a work in progress, but I will do my best to keep it going!