Value
of the Funeral Service
- Acknowledges that a life has lived.
- Allows mourners to remember and honor their loved one in a special
way.
- Serves as a central gathering place for family and friends to give
emotional and physical support to one another.
- Initiates the grieving process.
- Confirms the reality and finality of the death.
- Encourages mourners to face the pain of their loss and express their
thoughts and feelings.
- Helps survivors to better cope with their grief and enables them to
move forward with their lives
To-do
- Remember to take care of yourself. This is a time when you need your
sleep and food and hydration.
- Here's an easy
online form to fill out in advance (if possible) to insure accuracy
and completeness for your loved one's obituary and death certificate.
- Consider a remembrance to charitable organizations.
- Take time to compose the special memories and accomplishments of your
loved one you could share during the arrangement process.
- Call Family Memorial to get your free obituary in the Oregonian and
begin the arrangements. Our information is listed at the bottom of the
page.
Prices Effective February 10, 2004 -- Subject to Change Without Notice
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Be sure to call us if you have questions. We'd love to help.
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