Consequences of a concept are connected to the outcomes and impacts of the concept (Walker & Avant, 1995). It is controversial whether the impacts of anticipatory grief are beneficial or harmful. As Lindemann (1944) and Breen (2012) indicated that experiencing adequate grief before the loss lessen the grief time and functions as an emotional recovery after the actual loss. Anticipatory grief can provide the opportunity to conclude the relationship, finish any incomplete business, have sufficient time to say good-bye, reconcile with each other, leave gifts, or plan together for the person who will continue living (Bouchal et al., 2015; Fleischman, 2013). The productive role of anticipatory grief can be a starting point for emotional resilience.
