5 Reasons to Honor a Loved One
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.
It Brings Friends and Family Together
As sad as it seems, a funeral service presents the opportunity to bring loved ones together and reconnect. In today’s busy world, many families are spread out; living in different cities, states and sometimes countries. A loved one’s funeral service is time to reconnect with loved ones and celebrate a life well lived. More importantly though, it allows you to grieve alongside your friends and family providing the comfort and support they might need during such a difficult time.
It Is A Longstanding Tradition
Attending a funeral service is not only a longstanding tradition but a rite of passage with cultural and religious significance. It is a growing experience that marks a time when we must face the reality of death and learn how to cope with it. By doing so, it helps one develop as a person and learn how valuable life and the time we get to spend with loved ones is.
Stress-Free Funeral Planning Services
If you are looking to honor your loved one or interested in preplanning a funeral, we would be honored to assist you. Warren Funeral Homes is proud to offer affordably priced funeral services to the people of Meadville, Union City, Townville, and the surrounding areas. Our caring staff will be by your side every step of the way to help you plan a meaningful and dignified service. To learn more about honoring a loved one with a funeral, memorial or celebration of life service, please visit our services
page for more information.