|
Following the loss of a loved one, funerals are a meaningful time to stop and express what we feel about death. Here are the top eight reasons why funerals are essential.
Article contributed by Batesville
- To acknowledge that a life has been lived
- To confirm the reality of the death
- To serve as a gathering place for family and friends
- To allow those who are grieving to experience
their sorrow and share thoughts and feelings
- To allow those who are grieving to get together
and remember the deceased
- To allow relatives and friends to express comfort,
feelings and support to the bereaved family
- To facilitate the stages of grief
- To help the survivors accept their grief
and facilitate their return to daily life
It is important to realize that funerals play a valuable role in marking someone's passing and providing a sense of serenity.
|
