 |
 |
|
||
|
Laurel Hill Funeral Home |
|||
What is the purpose of a funeral? Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to share thoughts and feelings about the death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. The ritual of attending a funeral service provides many benefits including: · Providing a social support system for the bereaved · Helping the bereaved understand that death is final and that death is part of life · Integrating the bereaved back into the community · Easing the transition to a new life after the death of a loved one · Providing a safe haven for embracing and expressing pain · Reaffirming one's relationship with the person who died · Providing a time to say good-bye It is possible to have a full funeral service even for those choosing cremation. The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process. What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend? When death occurs, Laurel Hill Funeral Home personnel are available to assist you at any hour, seven days a week. Call (540) 972-1709 for assistance. How do I go about making funeral pre-arrangements? The process is uncomplicated and makes great sense. Simply contact us to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet. The appointment can be scheduled for any weekday, evening, or weekend, and will usually take about an hour of your time. We will take you through the process in stages; you will have the comfort of knowing that your personal wishes will be fulfilled and that unnecessary difficulties can be avoided. First we put together the information for the death certificate and the obituary. The next step is to decide the type of service you want to arrange. Many options are available and we will tailor the service to your specific needs. You choose the type and cost of service you want, right down to the smallest detail. You're assured that your funeral will be consistent with your individual standards and lifestyle. We encourage you to discuss your thoughts and preferences with your family, and to take into consideration their feelings about your choices. After all, the funeral is very much about providing an outlet for grief of those you leave behind. Once we arrange all of the service details, the next step is to select a casket and other merchandise you may desire. While this may seem like a difficult thing to do, we will explain the merchandise completely. As you are deciding, we will keep you informed of the expenses associated with your choices. We will do our best to make the process as easy as possible. Prearrangements may also be made on our website, www.laurelhillfuneralhome.com |
||||
|
||||
