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- Ramona Sousa

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“Well, first of all, I think it’s really important to have some form of a memorial service. That’s my own personal feeling.”

“And I think that you do have to be sensitive to what the person wants. If they have said that they don’t want a service, that’s a tough situation to be in, because the service is for the living as well. It’s for the people who want to celebrate, and find closure, and say goodbye, and gather together to remember – it’s very comforting to gather together.”

“It’s so important as human beings, we are a ritual people, and I think it would be very, much more difficult to, to grieve, to carry on, to go forward if it wasn’t for a formal service.”

“Everything needs a ceremony. A graduation needs a ceremony, a birthday celebration needs a ceremony and a grief process needs a ceremony.”

“And when you get together with family and friends and you do have some type of a little gathering – even if it isn’t a big service – you are able to have that ending.”

“If we didn’t do it, it would, it would just be like, I don’t know, like we crumpled a piece of paper and threw it away.”

“It’s a very personal, very personal choice. But I would encourage people to leave that open; to leave that discussion open. And sometimes it can be a very important part of the healing as you are saying goodbye to somebody.”

“You know, daddy’s there, he is passed, we all are there in that room acknowledging that fact. We cry, we laugh, we reminisce.”

“It is something to really consider. A place and a time where you can gather and share your memories of that person and share even a laugh. And really comfort each other as you come together.”

“If you think that you can do it – alone – and that it, it’s not affecting you, ten years down the line or two years down the line, it’ll kick you in the ass – it’ll kick you in the butt – and you will wonder why you are feeling a little bit out of kilt. And you need, you definitely need that type of ceremony for closure.”

Testimonials

They took care of me like family.

Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke