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Funeral Questions 2008-05-19 16:08:21 This May be a Morbid Question But???
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this from someone who doesn’t have a funeral director friend. There are so many questions that we have about death, but are afraid to ask. However, questions about death and dying are important questions to ask, and the information [...] Read more:Funeral
Personalize your Funeral Service 2008-05-30 17:42:00
“The future of traditional funeral and memorial services is in highly personal remembrance events” said Mrs. Tiffany Gallarzo, Family Service
s Manager at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary. She referred to their new no-extra-cost Personalize
d Service Options.
Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary has, highly personalized, memorial options to assist families in expres Read more:Funeral
Why a funeral and what can you do for your own? 2008-06-06 14:03:34 For those who are left behind, a funeral service provides:
• A place for family and friends to gather for support and to reminisce.
• An opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments of their loved one.
• A chance to say goodbye.
• A focal point from which the healing process can begin.
Remember, funera
My Funeral-My Wishes 2008-06-27 15:00:54 Marla J. Noel –Funeral
Plans
My mother used to tell me, “Honey, just cremate me, and throw my ashes out back.” I know my mother is modest, and would never want a fuss made over her for any reason. But I had to remind her that a funeral service is for the family left behind, not [...] Read more:Wishes
Decisions that must be made at the time of a death 2008-06-14 14:07:09 There are many decisions to be made at the time of a death
. Below are the three primary decisions in planning for the funeral and interment of a loved one.
1. Vital statistics and historical data must be furnished
2. Method of burial must be selected
3. The casket/urn and funeral arrangements must be selected
Three Major Cemetery [...] Read more:Decisions
Buy Ice Cream on your way home 2008-07-25 12:34:02 There are many reasons why we grieve. When we experience a loss, it is natural to grieve, which is part of the healing process. At Fairhaven, we have a support group, which allows the participants to discuss some of the ways they have traveled through their journey of life after the loss of a loved [...] Read more:Cream
Funeral Planning Guide- Part II 2008-07-11 16:26:36 By Marla J. Noel
Funeral
ceremonies help us begin to heal. They are the first step in the bereavement process. It is important to recognize that funerals are for the living. The funeral declares that a death has occurred. It commemorates the life that has been lived, and offers family and friends the opportunity to pay [...] Read more:Guide
Funeral Planning Guide 2008-07-04 16:24:01 Fairhaven Memorial Services
Funeral
Planning Guide
27001 La Paz Road, Suite 348
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 380-8911
Marla J. Noel
We recognize the significance of planning a funeral after the loss of a loved one. Someone you love has died. You may be feeling sad, angry, empty or numb. Despite these normal and natural feelings, you are now faced [...]
Funeral Vignettes 2008-06-29 16:20:03 For the Gardener who has everything – literally, here’s something new they don’t have! Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary in sunny Mission Viejo, California is offering “The Gardener” personlized vignette as a “no extra cost” option with its regular funeral and cremation memorial services. The setting includes a potting bench, tools, a birdhouse, small wheelbarrow [...] Read more:Funeral
Finding the Best Funeral Home for You 2008-08-05 20:05:38 Choosing a funeral home is something many of us avoid until the need arises because it touches on a subject with which we’re not entirely comfortable. But, like choosing a doctor or a dentist, it’s actually a decision that, the more informed and prepared we are, the more likely it is to ensure a meaningful [...]ShareThis Read more:Funeral
Helpful Information 2008-07-25 19:15:29 The next few paragraphs are from NFDA, the National Funeral Directors’ Association. I hope this will be helpful information.
Healing A Grieving Heart
Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. The powerful, complex, and conflicting emotions that survivors struggle with often leave a person feeling alone and helpless. Understanding the basic elements of grief and learning [...]ShareThis
Do You Know Someone? 2008-08-14 15:40:02 By Marla J. Noel
Do you know someone who has lost a loved one? Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say when you see that person. You want to offer comfort, but what do you do? It is usually best to say;
“I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one.”
Then wait for [...]
The Gift of Life through Organ and Tissue Donation 2008-09-03 14:48:51 Posted by Marla J. Noel
This is another article from NFDA, (the National Funeral Directors Association). I understand that this option may not be for everyone, however, so much good comes from these donations, from saving lives to helping research.
There is no better way to make a difference in someone’s life than to consider giving the [...] Read more:Donation
Support Group 2008-09-18 16:12:53 Find Help from a SupportGroup
by Marla J. Noel
We have a support group at Fairhaven, and I hear of many different experiences about how each individual has dealt with the loss of a loved one. We are lucky to have the guidance of Gary Tucker, who is a Bereavement Coordinator with Odyssey Healthcare in Orange [...]
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