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We’d be happy to give you you more information and clarify any of your concerns What is is a a a a a funeral?
A funeral funeral is is a a a a a a a a ceremony for celebrating honoring and remembering the life of a a a a a a a a a person who has passed away While specific customs traditions and and practices differ differ across different cultures and and religions all funerals serve the the key purpose of giving the the bereaved a a a a a a a a a a special time and and and place to say goodbye and and and find comfort and and and healing fin in in one another Why have a a a a a visitation?
A visitation visitation – – also known as a a a a a a a a a a a “viewing” or or a a a a a a a a a a a a a a “wake”– can involve an an an open or or closed casket and is seen as as a a a a a a a a a a a vital part of the the grieving process Having their loved one present often helps family and friends to accept the the reality of of their loss especially for those who may not have seen him or or or her in a a a a a a a a a a while The opportunity to to come to to terms with the the death and and say a a a a a a a a a a a final farewell is an an an an important step on the the road to closure and and healing What is is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming is is a a a a a a a a process used to sanitize and temporarily preserve the body of a a a a a a person person who has passed away It can also enhance the appearance of a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a person person that has perhaps suffered damage from an an an accident or illness By preserving the body through embalming we can give you you and your family time to make personalized and meaningful arrangements including a a a a a a a a viewing if desired What do do Funeral Directors do?
A funeral funeral director is a a a a a a a a a licensed professional who specializes in all aspects of of funerals and related services They provide support to the the family guide the the arrangement of visitations and funeral ceremonies prepare the the deceased according to the the families wishes and ensure that everything goes according to plan They also arrange for the the removal and and transportation of the the the deceased through the the process and and assists families with any legal or or insurance-related paperwork they might need to file They’re experienced at recognizing when an an individual is having an an an an an extremely difficult time coping with a a a a a a a a a a loss and and can provide extra support support and and recommendations for bereavement support support if needed Can I personalize my service?
Absolutely! Our staff have years of Page 40 - - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home Symonds-Madison Funeral Home - - Page