We have a
Lending Library
available for more information on funerals and bereavement.
We have added the following books to our library:
Bereaved Children & Teens: A
Support Guide For Parents and Professionals
Living with Loss, Healing with Hope
Straight Talk About Death For Teenagers
Living When a Loved One Has Died
The Gift of Significance
Don't Take My Grief Away From Me
Share My Lonesome Valley: The Slow Grief of Long-term Care
Lean On Me Gently: Helping the Grieving Child
Thoughts for the Lonely Nights
Thoughts for the Grieving Christian
A Funeral Director's Gift to the Living
Business trends and social standards are constantly changing. In
fact, our entire universe revolves around change. But in funeral
service, there is one belief that remains constant for funeral
directors, and that is the undeniable belief that "funerals are for
the living." Every culture honors certain "traditions" for dealing
with death and grief. There is a reason why we rally around each
other during death. It is healing, it brings closure, and it honors
a life lived.
Today's healthier lifestyles and ongoing advancements in science
and medicine mean people are living longer. At the same time, our
society has come to have less and less experience with the "dying
process" than did our ancestors. People no longer know what to
expect when death occurs. They don't know who to turn to for answers
when someone dies. Our communities have gotten larger. Not
surprisingly, numerous support groups have emerged, helping people
to find the answers and to understand their feelings.
Don't be afraid to ask questions concerning your feelings. Your
clergy, your funeral director, or your community helpline can lead
you in the direction you need to take to help you through the
healing process. You need not be alone. There are people and
organizations that can help you. Take the first step to reach out
and help yourself begin to feel better.
We developed this web site with the hope of reaching out by
offering a variety of resources which cover a wide range of topics
and issues. No two people are alike, and no two people grieve
alike. Our links in After The Funeral and our Site Map
can help you to begin this process. Also, the links on the left
side of our website can direct you to help.
