5 Reasons to Honor A Loved One
When a loved one passes away, friends and family should take some time to honor their passing. It doesn’t matter how you choose to honor them either. A funeral,
memorial service
or celebration of life allows loved ones to come together to share their memories of the deceased and celebrate a life well lived. At our funeral home, we believe that everyone should do something to honor a loved one’s passing. The service can be as personalized or traditional as you want it to be.
Honoring a loved one’s passing with a funeral service is about so much more than simply a tradition in our culture. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why everyone should plan a funeral service.
It Helps You Find Peace and Closure
Upon learning that a loved one has passed, it’s natural for people to experience a whirlwind of emotions. Everyone reacts differently, especially if the death was unexpected. Some people will even go as far as denying the facts and not believing that something like this could happen. By attending a funeral service, you can find peace and closure. For many of us, going to a funeral service allows us to accept what has happened and find the closure we need. Once you have come to terms with your loved one’s death, you can then transition into a new life where we no longer have a physical relationship with the deceased, but a rather a spiritual one.
It Allows You To Say Goodbye
No matter the type of service you choose to plan, it allows you to say goodbye. As you transition into a new life without your loved one, the funeral service is the first step along that journey. An important step in the healing process is being able to mourn a loss and begin to move forward. Studies have shown that the ritual process that takes place with a funeral or memorial service play a key role in healing. In practicing these rituals, we can share stories and create special memories of the deceased that we will carry with us forever.
You Can Celebrate A Life Well Lived
Life is filled with milestones, and sadly a funeral service, memorial, or celebration of life is one final one. Although the loss of a loved one is sad, honoring the deceased and paying respects allows us to celebrate a life well lived and share the deceased’s story. By sharing your favorite memories, you can make sure your loved one’s memory will live on forever with everyone in attendance. In fact, younger family members may hear stories or learn things about the deceased that they never knew. This allows family stories to get passed down from generation to generation and keep their legacy alive.