When someone dies it always comes as a shock to family and loved ones. Although funeral services can be difficult ceremonies to go through, they are an important part of the grieving process for the living. Without a funeral service, often loved ones are haunted by their inability to accept the death, which can manifest in emotional disorders later.

A funeral service is an important way for the living to acknowledge the life of a loved one, say a proper goodbye, share their grief with others and face the reality of their loss.

When a loved one dies, the resistance to funeral services comes in many forms. We would like to take this opportunity to dispel many of the myths that may discourage families from planning proper funeral services:

Myth #1: Funerals are too expensive:
The benefits of a funeral far outweigh the financial costs. Additionally, with Wade's expertise in personalized services, we can work within your budget to provide a cost-effective service that is a meaningful tribute to the life of your loved one.

Myth #2: Funerals make us sad:
No one can dispute that funerals are sad occasions. However, they are necessary rituals that allow us a safe and appropriate place to express our grief.

Myth #3: Funerals are only for the religious
With the growing popularity of personalized funerals, funerals are truly for all people who love someone whom they have lost. A funeral service can be completely designed around the life of a loved one and can be performed completely without any religious references at all. Additionally, funeral services can be held in many beautiful meaningful locales that are not churches.

Ask your Wade Funeral Director, to assist you in creating a meaningful, non-religious service.

Myth #4: Funerals are meaningless
No funeral service should ever be meaningless. Luckily, personalized funeral services allow for family and friends to create a special tribute as unique as the individual for whom it is being held. When planning a service, please seek the assistance of your Wade Funeral Director, who will gladly assist you in finding ways to make your service unique and meaningful.

Myth #5: Funerals are only for adults
Funerals are for whomever is effected by the loss of a loved one. Every member of your family, young and old will benefit from this important ritual of saying goodbye. No one should be denied this honor.

Two Things To Consider in Planning A Meaningful Funeral Service:

1. A meaningful eulogy should summarize the life of the lost one in a positive way. Feel free to share humorous or happy memories in the eulogy and have someone who was close to the person deliver it. If there were several friends or family members who were closest to the loved one, then choose to have the eulogy delivered in parts by several people. This will truly allow everyone to partake in this important aspect of the ceremony and will be meaningful for him or her for the rest of their lives.
   
   
2. As an important part of your loved one's life you have the right to make the service as unique as your loved one. Don't shy away from playing music that was meaningful or decorating the room in a way that will happily remind everyone of their loved one. Click here to see examples of thematic service arrangements.