Why Funerals?
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.
- 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