“Losing a loved one can be an incredibly difficult experience. Planning a funeral service can seem like unnecessary added stress during this time. However, funeral homes and services can play a large role in the grieving process after the death of someone close to you.”

“Funeral services have actually been proven to help people deal with and accept loss and cope with grief. When someone is going through the process of grieving, there are several emotional needs that person faces. These include: acknowledging death, moving toward the pain of loss, remembering the loved one who passed away, creating a new self-identity, finding meaning in the loss of this person, and receiving support from friends and family. These needs are almost guaranteed to go unmet without some sort of funeral service or end of life celebration. Ultimately, skipping out on a funeral can extend the amount of time one is faced with grief and delay the progression through the stages of grief.

While it may be difficult, it’s important to receive closure after the passing of a loved one. The start of this is to arrange a funeral service for the person.” (https://jeffmonrealfuneralhome.com/) 

Jeff Monreal of Jeff Monreal Funeral Home will explain How to Plan a Funeral in his presentation at Headlands Community Center (9096 Lake Overlook Drive) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m..  Pre-planning a funeral takes the pressure off in the initial days after the loss of a loved one or it can also give peace of mind to the loved ones you may be leaving behind if you pre-plan your own funeral.  Pre-planning allows the living to make choices for their own end of life celebration.  Join us at this introductory and informational session to learn more.