The death of a family member is always a traumatic event. However, an unexpected death of a child or younger spouse can be very hard to handle. Because many decisions have to be made in a short period of time, people can easily feel overwhelmed. Compassionate funeral directors at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery have been trained to help people through the early stages of grief. The disposition of the physical remains of the deceased person is the first decision the family will have to make. Deciding between a traditional burial or Cremation Service Hayward, CA can be a heart-wrenching process.
Some families mistakenly believe if they choose cremation, they can’t have a traditional viewing or church service. Funeral home employees will work with the family to design a custom service that reflects the values and life of the deceased person. Grief counselors believe that viewing the body can give both adults and children the opportunity to say good-bye and to accept the finality of death. If the family isn’t sure how to prepare younger children to participate in this process, the funeral home staff can educate the parents.
Traditional viewing and church services can be arranged for the family. A less traditional memorial service can also be arranged. There is no right way or wrong way to remember a person. What is important is for family members and friends to join together to say good-by and to remember the life of the person. This is a supportive atmosphere in which to acknowledge the loss and begin the grieving and healing process. Grief counselors find that people who deal with the early stages of grief are more apt to have an easier time a year or two later.
As people age, they begin to think about the impact that their death will have on their family. They make sure that their will reflects their wishes. They are also may pre-plan their funeral. It is very comforting for the family to know that they chose a Cremation Service Hayward, CA as their final wish. That saves family members, who may disagree among each other, from having to make that decision. If they decide to pay in advance, that is also one less worry for the family.
