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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
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On January 6,2006 my dad passed away, it was very painful and difficult experience. As a person dealing with a loss of a person so close to you, sometimes we see it and don't think it will happen to us, But this experience has made me stronger person and has helped me to see life in a whole new perspective. In addition to his death we also had to plan his funeral and all of the arrangements we made a collage of all of his children and grandchildren and one of his sisters close friends and relatives. The wake was held at our church where many people attended and after that we kind of established a relationship with the funeral home employees they were very friendly, courteous, and companionate. One of the funeral employees even attended our church for some time after the funeral. This particular funeral home even helped us out with a payment plan and donated money towards the funeral seeing that my fathers death like I am sure many others was unexpected. I now see Life & Death in a whole new light I know we are here one day and gone the next it is a very difficult time in a persons life and there is nothing better than to have someone there to guide and help you in those hard times. |
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
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I had never discussed my funeral wishes with my family before because I was unsure how they would react. But once I did they were grateful to learn how I wanted to be remembered and I was glad we were able to make decisions as a family. You’re never too young to plan your own funeral arrangements. You plan for everything else – your marriage, your vacations, your kids education, so why not your funeral! I want my funeral to reflect the individual I am. After all, a funeral is about celebrating my life, my way. That’s why I planned a complete fishing funeral. |
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Friday, 26 September 2008 |
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My personal experience dealing with death/dying. Started when I was 12 years old. While, spending my summers in West Helena Ark. My first summer job as a teen was working for my families funeral home. Calhoun and Sons Funeral Home. My aunt and Uncle have been running their family owned and operated funeral home for over 35 years. I remember watching my uncle deal with grieving families with such compassion. Even as a kid working in a funeral home my family made sure I understood the importance of empathy and sympathy. And to never take advantage of a grieving heart. I can also recall the endless numbers of families who had failed to properly prepare financially for the death of a love one. Because they families had no money and no burial insurance. My uncle would often times perform funerals for free. Recently, my father in-law passed away from cancer. He had no insurance and no pre-planned arrangements.The stress and turmoil the family went through to give him a good burial took a toll on us and caused animosity and strife within the family. My experiences have taught me to empathize with people, sympathize with people, never take advantage of peoples misfortune, be grateful for ever day. And have a burial plan in place. |
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
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I have always been the person to come for support and comfort among my friends. Recently one of my friend's fathers passed away in a job related accident. I was by her side all the way since her family knew me so well and they did not speak any English and they needed my assistance. I accompanied them all through out their pain. Last year my grandfather passed away and my mom was devastated. She was unable to go to Mexico for his services. I was by her side as I comforted her. I know that you must have a big heart to provide the assistance a person whom is going through this hard time, to be able to guide them. |
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008 |
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I have had a few experiences dealing with death and funeral planning. I watched three very close people to me die. I was there when two of them took their last breath and those days were life changing for me. I know how hard it is to watch a loved one die and the only thing you can do is keep them comfortable. I know how much it meant to have very compassionate people to deal with during the very unpleasant task of planning the funeral. The people we dealt with from FuneralHelp.com to the funeral director etc. were a pure blessing. It was their ability to listen and care along with professionalism that helped us tremendously during that awful time. I understand to be in a position of speaking to people immediately after a loved one has passed that you must be a great listener, patient, kind and understanding as well as still able to put together all the arrangements in a very professional and timely manner. |
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