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Sometimes
you may not be able to attend the funeral, but the body may be ready
for viewing at the Funeral Parlor several days before the funeral.
1.
Drive Through Funerals
Did
you know that a funeral home in Saginaw, Michigan offers drive
through viewing, according to CBS This Morning? This occurred after
an elderly woman was unable to get physically inside to attend her
husbands funeral. Will this become the wave of the future? What are
your feelings about this?
2.
Console
This
is a time that your friend or coworker may not be thinking clearly,
possibly feeling grief, anger, loss, or even guilt. This is a good
time to console the family. Let the family know that they are not
alone and that you are there for them during their time of need. I
recall a family member that passed away and was not a member of the
church. The funeral was at the funeral home. Members from my
church came to my house and offered to make the programs which is
something I did not think about. My nephew who is very talented
played the organ during the funeral. These are things I had not
even thought about. It just meant so much when people offered to
help.
3.
Ask
Ask
the family is there anything that you can do. We all have special
gifts and talents that we can offer.
4.
Laughter
Someone
said the other day that laughter is good for you. He said,
“Ha,Ha,Ha.” I could not agree more. Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful
heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Think of memorable or even funny moments that you may have shared
with the decease. Share this with the family. The family is
grieving and to hear something funny can lighten their mood.
5.
Positive
Stay
positive. Give the family positive and encouraging words. They
need to hear that. I remember when someone close to me passed away.
I was able to truly share that he had nothing but good things to
say about his family before passing away. He spoke highly of his father; saying that his father taught him and his siblings to hunt, fish, and
basically took time with them. I shared this during his funeral. His family needed to hear this. Time is so important to everyone.
6.
Physical Presence
Did
you know that your physical presence means a lot to the family? If
you are not there, then you cannot hug the family. You will be
surprised what a hug can do.
Note:
There was a time that black clothing was always worn to a funeral. Now I have seen different colors and several times "all white." The white to represent the deceased home-going to the Lord. In fact I recall a funeral where all the immediate family wore all white. It was a lovely site to see. Will you take time to attend a friend's funeral?
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Wow, drive through funerals? Thats a weird way to pay your respects!
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