The stress of burying a loved one can be intensified when considering the costs. A budget is a necessary burden, but keep in mind some degree of flexibility. Don’t sacrifice the vision you have for the deceased. Memorial Properties is sensitive to all aspects of the funerary process, and that’s why we believe in transparency … Continue reading Letting Price Drive The Memorial Process
Connect With Your Family and Friends The loss of someone dear brings profound sorrow, a burden felt not only by immediate family but also by friends, colleagues, and acquaintances whose lives were touched by the departed. While the responsibility of planning the funeral often falls to the closest relatives, it's crucial to acknowledge that grief … Continue reading Honoring a Life: The Importance of a Funeral Reception
Photo by Wendy van Zyl on Pexels.com Verses to Bring Comfort When someone you love dies, you may experience a wide variety of emotions: sadness, anger, shock, denial, relief, and guilt, to name a few. In the midst of the emotional turmoil, words of comfort from the Bible can be exactly what you and other mourners … Continue reading Bible Verse Ideas For Funeral
Photo by Paula Schmidt on Pexels.com Support After the Funeral There's an old expression—A funeral is not a day in a lifetime, it's a lifetime in a day—and anyone who has lost a close loved one, or attended a funeral or interment service to support and console someone who has, generally understands the meaning of … Continue reading Emotional Support After The Memorial Service
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed funeral services, leading to the rise of virtual funerals that comply with social distancing guidelines. These online gatherings facilitate participation from those unable to attend in person, accommodating larger audiences and ensuring safety. While not a substitute for traditional services, they offer meaningful alternatives for memorialization during challenging times.
10 Unique Funeral Ideas to Celebrate Life As well as the chance to say goodbye to a loved one, a funeral is also the perfect occasion to celebrate their life. There are so many ways this can be done, so we have compiled our top 20 suggestions to provide some inspiration and some really unique … Continue reading Unique ideas
When do i seek professional help? While the vast majority of people will pass through grief without needing professional help, you should seek treatment for serious or long-lasting symptoms of depression that interfere with daily life. Talk with your doctor or a mental health professional if you have suicidal thoughts or experience any of these … Continue reading When to receive professional help?
The Grieving Has Begun Now that everyone has gone home and the house is again quit, the pain and grieving officially begins. No one wishes this on anyone. The process to settle into this new "normal" will take longer than expected. All good things usually do. But there are things to keep in mind as … Continue reading First year after loss is the toughest
Everyone feels horrible already- don't make it worse Everyone feels horrible and sad already. Out job is to reflect on the positive aspects of your loved one's life. Most expect it to be sad and heart wrenching - but it doesn't have to be. There are several things we can do to appropriately make … Continue reading Create a positive and light funeral
Psalms 91:1,2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own … Continue reading Bible verses for hope and comfort
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