It's not a matter of men being one way and women being another. It's a matter of different people being comfortable expressing their grief in different ways, whether they're men or women. Not at all. The Fur Baby who has died is still a part of the lives of those who have survived. There is still a relationship.
Many people report such experiences.
It's usually hard to pin down the experience and put it into words. But sometimes there is the feeling that the Fur Baby who has died is somehow nearby, if not physically then emotionally or spiritually. These are usually comforting and confirming experiences. Research is indicating that some kind of ceremonial farewell is often quite instrumental in helping the bereaved adjust to the death of a Fur Baby. Those who do not take the opportunity to acknowledge publicly and formally that something significant has happened in their lives may find themselves experiencing more difficulty in the grieving process.