Why a Memorial Service or Funeral Service
Having a talk of a lifetime with your dear loved ones can be very fulfilling. These talks allow us to share special memories, likes, experiences, and things that are special to us. When a loved one passes away, it is an important part of the human experience psychologically to remember a person’s life here on earth and if we have had the talk of a lifetime, this helps us through the times when someone passes away.
We have memorial and funeral services to help us start the healing process, allowing us to grieve the loss of our loved one. Research has found that even animals grieve the loss of their loved ones in their own special way. If you believe in God, then it is a time to CELEBRATE your loved one’s journey home to be with his/her Lord and Savior.
I sometimes hear, when I pass away, I don’t want any money spent, or I want the cheapest way to be buried, or I don’t want a funeral or memorial service. My reply to that person often times is, “Did you have a wedding when you were married?” “Do you celebrate birthdays and holidays?” “Have you ever attended a graduation party for someone?” Then my next question, “Why did you have these celebrations?” These are all special events that allow us to celebrate together, part of the human condition.
A funeral or memorial service is just as important as all these other celebrations, and some believe, more important — to celebrate a person’s life with us while on earth, and their passing into their Lord’s loving arms — even though we miss them terribly.
Allow your loved ones to have that time to grieve and heal through a celebration of life memorial or funeral service that facilitates the sharing of those special memories. Dr. Ruth Ann — Licensed funeral director and pre-need counsellor.
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