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- Ramona Sousa

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Just like at a wedding, you know, at a wedding there is the service and then there is the dinner, and then afterwards you actually get to visit and talk with people. It’s the same thing with the funeral.

People ask, “Why have a reception? It feels like, Gee, you are having this party after this, this abysmal or this stressful event.”

There is a, a saying goodbye that takes place in, in a structured Celebration of Life, Memorial event. And for that to come to a conclusion, there is a sense of completeness that happens there, and it begs the question of “What’s next?” Well, our life moves on. The sun sets and the sun rises again. There is tomorrow. And what do the new tomorrows look like? It’s at the reception where I see that best expressed for people. It’s about food, it’s about refreshments, it’s about nourishment, it’s about caring for ourselves, caring for each other in the context of ‘stories’, in the context of ‘love’, in the context of ‘we are here to support and encourage you for what’s ahead’. We know it’s hard. There’s nothing I can do fix things. But I am here.

That reception is now the time that’s a little bit more informal. People have food in their hands. They have a coffee in their hands. You are automatically – in our culture – you are automatically a little bit more relaxed and happy when, when you have that. And it, it really just allows people to come up and approach the family. It’s that one setting where it’s totally acceptable to come up to the family and share a story, you know, share a smile, share a hug.

The hugs, the tears. All of those things come out in the reception and it’s a healthy transition into that place of knowing that you’re gonna be looked after, you’re gonna have support, life will have to go on, it is gonna be different, but you’re gonna make it.

I encourage people for there to be little mini receptions all the time. Stay connected. Stay involved in the lives of people who have lost a loved one. Cause it’s hard. It’s a journey moving forward.

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