Why Do We Have Funeral Services?
The funeral service serves as a valuable tool to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the surviving family and friends. These needs may include:
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The Value of the Funeral
The funeral is a ceremony of proven worth and value for those who experience grief. It provides an opportunity for the family and friends to express their love, respect and support of each other. It permits facing openly and realistically the crisis that a death causes. Through the funeral, the bereaved take that firm step toward emotional adjustment to their loss. The funeral is to turn man's attention to himself, the crisis in his experience, and to the resources divine and human.
Meaningful Services
We believe that making the funeral service as meaningful as possible is beneficial, not only for surviving family members, but also for those who are in attendance. A meaningful service personalized around who the deceased was, coupled with spiritual beliefs, and the involvement of family and friends, assists mourners in dealing with their grief.
