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Why is having a funeral ceremony important?
Throughout human history, and around the globe, people have gathered together to acknowledge the death of a member of the community. No matter who the deceased was, a funeral ceremony is the one (and sometimes the only) opportunity for everyone to come together to acknowledge their death, recognize the community's shared loss and share the burden of grief.
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What is the average cost of a funeral service?
The National Funeral Directors Association states the national median cost of a funeral details the average costs of a funeral in 2012: $7,045 (however, if a burial vault is required by the cemetery–and it usually is–the median cost can rise as high as $8,343). These statistics aside, the cost of a funeral service is wholly dependent on the specific services and products selected by the family member(s) responsible for making funeral arrangements. Your funeral director will thoroughly explain all options, ask the important questions about your family's budget restrictions; and otherwise do everything he or she can to provide you with a funeral, memorial service or celebration-of-life that meets your emotional and social needs, all the while staying in line with your financial expectations
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How does the cost for a funeral ceremony compare to the cost of a memorial service or celebration-of-life?
Attempting to compare the costs of the three is rather like trying to compare oranges, mangoes and apples; it can't be done. Perhaps it's easier to see funerals, memorial services and celebrations-of-life as three points on a spectrum–a range, if you like–of ceremonial formats. At one end is the funeral; at the other, the celebration-of-life, and in the middle, the memorial service. The funeral is most commonly the most expensive of the three; which is especially easy to see when you consider the cost of the casket is a significant expense. The cost of any of the three is totally dependent on the choices you make during the arrangement conference.
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Who should be invited to a funeral?
It's a lot like asking 'who should be invited to a wedding': people who would want to be there. A person's role at a funeral is two-fold: one, they are there to demonstrate support for the bereaved family. Second, funeral guests are there to tend to their own sorrow; to begin to come to terms, in the safety of a shared collective experience, with the death of someone they held dear. While it's not common to send out invitations to a funeral (generally, the service details are published in the newspaper or online, and those who wish to attend, do); it does make a certain amount of sense to reach out to certain individuals by phone, email, or social media to ensure they are aware of the service date/time (and express your desire for their presence). When preparing the guest list for a funeral service, you should both listen to your heart and use common sense. You know the people that mattered most to your loved one, as well as those who mattered least. Whatever you do, don't invite more people than the venue can comfortably handle.
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Is it necessary to have flowers at the ceremony?
Flowers create a background of warmth and beauty which adds to the dignity and consolation of the funeral service. "Necessary" may not be the right word; but there's no doubt flowers at a funeral or other end-of-life ceremony serve many valuable purposes including a means of a visual expression of sympathy, love and respect or a means of lending support.
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What's involved in preparing the body for viewing at a visitation or funeral?
The preparation of the deceased can involve a number of different tasks performed by trained and licensed embalmer and restorative artists. Without going into too much detail; the body is temporarily preserved by embalming, refrigeration, or a combination of the two. It is washed, dressed and otherwise groomed; then placed in the chosen casket for viewing. Should you wish to know more about the process, contact us. There are also many excellent articles online describing the process in greater detail.
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If it makes people uncomfortable, why is it necessary to view the body in the casket?
Human beings are interesting creatures: sometimes we need to see in order to truly believe. It's a way of confirming the fact that, indeed, this individual is dead; but it's also an opportunity to say your "good-byes". You may find it a cathartic time where you can quietly share a long-held secret, let go of any anger or resentment, and otherwise come to terms with their death.
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How can I best prepare my children to attend a funeral?
When asked this question, we like to tell people it's best done with honesty and awareness. Let them know basically what they can expect. Advise them there will be people there who will be sad and may cry openly; tell them there will be time for some people to stand up and talk about how much they loved the person (but they won't be required to do so). Let them ask all the questions they need to ask, reassure them you'll be right next to them throughout the experience. Never force them to go to a funeral, and always give them the opportunity to change their mind about attending.
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What is a celebrant?
The Celebrant Foundation and Institute define celebrants as "trained professionals who believe in the power and effectiveness of ceremony and ritual to serve basic needs of society and the individual. The Celebrant's mission is to help the client create a ceremony that reflects his or her beliefs, philosophy of life, and personality." A life-cycle celebrant is especially valuable when a family has no religious affiliations or ties to a clergy person or minister who can officiate the funeral service, but involving a celebrant in the funeral planning process has been found to enhance the funeral experience for all concerned. "The Celebrant comes to the table with no agenda," shares the Institute's website, "and no preconceived notion of what the ceremony should or must look like. Instead, through careful interviewing, the Celebrant elicits what is meaningful for each client." If you think hiring a celebrant is the right for your family's situation, contact us for more details.
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How long is a funeral service?
Simply put, "it depends on the service". Just as no two movies or novels are the same length or cover the same emotional ground; no two end-of-life ceremonies are the same.
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Must I wear black to the funeral ceremony?
Black used to be the only color to wear to a funeral; but not anymore. Today things are less formal than they once were, and it's not totally uncommon for families to ask prospective guests to altogether avoid wearing black clothing. Should you have additional questions about funeral attire or etiquette, please contact us.
FAQs
How do I answer the question "Am I enough?"? ›
Conclusion - You Are Enough
You aren't alone. However, make sure you realize that "enough" doesn't mean "complete" or "everything." Instead, what it means is that you have the skills, abilities, tools, and wherewithal to achieve anything you want in life.
Inquiry expands your understanding. If you never questioned anything, your perspectives would be limited. Asking questions - whether it is about yourself, others, or how the world functions - makes you ponder different options. This encourages growth as it allows you to consider different angles.
How do I respond to a FAQ? ›- Keep the structure logical, clear, and simple.
- Make sure the answers are straightforward and concise.
- For detailed explanations, provide a link to a guide or article.
- Regularly update questions and answers with new information.
- Organize questions into categories.
- Provide a search bar.
A frequently asked questions (FAQ) list is often used in articles, websites, email lists, and online forums where common questions tend to recur, for example through posts or queries by new users related to common knowledge gaps.
Why do people say I am enough? ›You are enough means that you were made to be you, as you are, on purpose. It is no mistake that you are this person, in this place, at this time. You are enough as you are, mess and all, beautiful and broken, showing up for your life every day.
How do I reply to "Am I not enough"? ›I would say… You are good enough even if it's hard to believe. You are able to be better than yesterday even if you feel like you can't. You are important even if you make yourself small.
Does every question need an answer? ›Not responding to someone communicates disrespect. It says, "You are not worth my time and effort to respond to you". No one deserves this type of devaluation. Every question deserves an answer.
Is it better to have questions or answers? ›Briefly put, questions are more important than answers because questions seek to understand–to clarify and frame and evaluate while answers, at their best, are temporary responses whose relative quality can decay over time, needing to be reformed and remade and reevaluated as the world itself changes.
What is it called when a question has many answers? ›What are multiple choice questions? Multiple choice questions are fundamental survey questions which provides respondents with multiple answer options.
How long should FAQ answers be? ›Though you want answers to be thorough, it's equally important to keep them short and to the point. Users come to FAQ pages for answers, you don't want to make them work for it. Include enough information to completely answer the question, but try not to exceed 2-3 sentences for each.
What are basic FAQ questions? ›
It is a collection of common questions and answers not specific to a product, feature, or service. They usually cover payment policies, how to contact customer support, and refund policies.
How do you answer Q&A effectively? ›- Prepare for tough questions. ...
- Pause before responding. ...
- Monitor your body language. ...
- Reword the question. ...
- Take more time if you need to. ...
- Acknowledge the other person's emotions. ...
- Answer a portion of the question.
FAQs enable you to deal with specific queries that your customers have about your business. They also represent another way to reach out and connect with your target audience. Therefore, it is one of the most important elements of your website strategy.
What does most Frequently Asked Questions mean? ›Meaning of FAQ in English
abbreviation for frequently asked question: a question in a list of questions and answers intended to help people understand a particular subject: If you have any problems, consult the FAQs on our website.
- Consider what questions customers commonly ask. You can aim to identify what questions are most commonly asked by customers. ...
- Categorise the questions. ...
- Design the FAQ page. ...
- Ensure it's easy to find. ...
- Monitor any changes in customer questions. ...
- Update the FAQ page regularly.
Instead of convincing yourself that you are enough, you need to do some inner work and realize that enough is all that you are and all that you ever can be. You can obviously sink lower into a tailspin of negativity but that is just as much a com act as is telling yourself that you need to be more.
How do I know if I am enough? ›Being enough is always about how I am showing up in the present moment. This means that what it takes to be enough changes all the time based on the situation. Being enough should not be globalized but taken on in a situation-by-situation perspective to allow us to stay present in the here and now.
How can I believe I am enough? ›- Practice gratitude daily.
- Live in alignment with your values – We all have an inner code. ...
- Design your life around your true priorities. ...
- Reconnect to your true self.
- Stop being so damn independent! ...
- Set realistic expectations for yourself.
- Ask for help.
- Live with the end in mind.
How to know that you are good enough. Our relationships with ourselves and with others can make us feel like we're not good enough – but they don't have to. The truth is that your worth isn't based on what others think of you – and you can change your mindset and assign a different meaning to events in your life.