A funeral service is part of the process of accepting that a loved one has passed away and that there is a need to move forward. The service memorializes the person who is gone now and marks the passing. A visitation with a viewing of the deceased person in a casket, as well as the traditional hour-long service, can be very difficult for the family. They feel they are saying a final goodbye. They appreciate the emotional support of every person who has come to one of the Funeral Homes in Forest Hill to pay their respects and offer sympathy. Not everyone who attends will have much to say, but their presence speaks volumes.
Afterward, the tradition of sharing snacks or a casual meal brings everyone together for talking about memories and reconnecting. The family realizes they have many people they can count on to help them in the days ahead. They start to accept that life still has to mean, even if their loss has been extraordinarily difficult.
At a service at one of the Funeral Homes in Forest Hill, the family may want to have a member of the clergy provide a eulogy. There also is the option of having persons who were close to the deceased individual give eulogies. Readings of religious texts or other comforting literature is often a feature of the service, as is music. The family might set up a photo board depicting favorite memories of their loved one. Some families create a slideshow and have the equipment running in the back of the room. Attendees can view those pictures during a visitation before the service or immediately afterward.
Gifts of flowers may be appreciated and can be delivered to the religious center or funeral home where the service will be held, such as Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. Families also might request that people donate to a particular charity in lieu of sending flowers. This is an increasingly prevalent preference, especially when the family decides to hold a less formal memorial service instead of a full funeral. Please visit the website to learn more about this particular organization.
