It's interesting; funerals
and
celebrations of life
have much in common, yet they often appear very different. Each is a ceremony; a gathering of people who share a common loss. It's just that one is more rooted in tradition, while the other is the result of recent changes in social values. But both serve to do three things:
Yet they achieve those things in very different ways. First, let's take a closer look at what most of us commonly see as very traditional funerals.
If you'd like to know more about the history of funerals in the United States, you may like to visit the website of the National Museum of Funeral History. But for now, it's enough to know that a funeral service traditionally has these three distinct components. Now let's look at a celebration of life service.
We've got years of experience listening, brainstorming, and advising families how they can best pay tribute to a beloved family member. Our staff always enjoy working together with families in planning a celebration of life for their loved one. That means we're the perfect people to help you decide between a funeral and a celebration of life. We'll explore your
funeral service options with you in detail, taking all the time you need.
In the book Chocolat, by Joanne Harris, you'll find this fundamental truth: “Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end.” As funeral professionals we help families express reverence for life. Let us do that for your family.
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