Nearly 5 years ago, my husband’s precious maternal grandmother passed away. This special woman had an amazing sense of humor and a flair for life. Without saying a word, she could make me laugh with just a look. Several years before her death, she visited a local funeral home in order to plan her funeral services. When she passed away, the family didn’t have to deal with the stress of organizing her farewell services. They could relax, grieve, and concentrate on the wonderful memories they shared with her. I've grown to appreciate this. On this blog, you will discover the steps required to plan your own funeral.
Planning Your Funeral
4 Tips For Funeral Planning And Dealing With A Death In The Family
Nora Mitchelle
Death in the family hits you hard, no matter your age or where you are at in your life. It can be difficult for children because they may not understand the nature of it, and this could be their first encounter with death. Losing a grandparent or someone else could be crushing for a child, and it's hard to lend a helping hand because you are going through it also. These tips can help you help your child through it while you also grieve.
1. Prepare your child and the whole family for the funeral
Going to the funeral will be difficult, no matter what. But you can soften the blow by preparing your child and having conversations with them about life and death. Let them know exactly what will happen during the funeral, and be prepared to answer any questions that they have. You and your spouse should become a team during this time, cycling between consoling each other and teaching lessons to your children.
2. Talk to the funeral home about grief counseling
A good funeral home will also provide grief counseling. When you get grief counseling services, you're less likely to succumb to depression. Counseling is available for your children also, and you can go as a family. This gives you and your kids some time to clear your thoughts and let everything off of your chests.
3. Divvy up the funeral planning among family members
Funeral directors, like those at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, can be very helpful when you need them. They assist with planning and will always put the best options before you. The big results come when you are your family members get together to make decisions regarding the funeral. If you're dealing with the loss of a parent, you and your siblings should divide tasks so that no one gets overwhelmed.
4. Talk to each other and stick together so you can all get through it
Instead of just telling your child what to think, give them the space and time to grieve in their own way. Offer them a shoulder of support, and don't be scared to express your feelings to them also. When you and your family come together when tragedy happens, it can be a time of healing and growth like nothing else. Schedule family outings and take the time to just open up and talk to each other.
These tips help when dealing with a death in the family.
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