THE IMPORTANCE OF HONORING YOUR PASSED LOVED ONE
When a loved one passes, you will likely want to arrange funeral/memorial services right away. But, this is an emotional time and it may be difficult to know how and where to begin. Luckily, the staff at EJ Fielding Funeral Home in Abita Springs, LA, is experienced in handling all the necessary arrangements so you don’t have to.
You—like all who grieve—want to honor your loved one’s life and death in the most appropriate, unique, and delicate manner. EJ Fielding is a leading provider that helps create memorable after-death services and healing experiences for Abita Springs and the surrounding areas. The staff here is committed to servitude and life-honoring practices.
Here are five questions our staff suggests you ask a funeral director during the selection process:
1.
How long
have you been in business?
Of course, you will want to choose a funeral home with extensive
experience. You can not redo this ceremony—so it needs to be handled with the
utmost care. So, choose a place with extensive experience in the industry. What
is extensive? You decide. In general, the longer the funeral home has been in
business, the better. Select a location which has handled many funerals of all
different natures: religious, traditional, celebratory, unique, etc.
2. What arrangements does the funeral home handle?
There are full-service and there are
partial-service funeral homes. Full service refers to assistance from start to
finish: coordinating all details involving the transportation of the
deceased, final disposition, timeline of events, cremation services, music, decoration
and flowers, and any paperwork, permits, and the death certificate.
3.
How much
will these arrangements cost?
Obviously, the price may not be in the forefront of your mind during this
upsetting time; however, the cost is a significant consideration. Funerals can
be inexpensive and they can be very costly. There should be a variety of
packages and services from which to choose so you can work within a budget, if
needed.
4.
Ae you family-owned?
This may seem like an odd question. But, overall, family-owned funeral homes
are preferred by many. Usually, a family-owned place has been passed down
through the generations and is held to a very strict standard of care. This
commitment establishes goodwill in the community and familial connection for
residents, as well as builds trust.
5.
Do you
offer any grief care/services?
When choosing the right funeral home for your loved one, choose a funeral
home which provides support while guiding you through the process. At EJ Fielding, we offer:
Online grief support: counseling services, group grief support, and interactive videos are available to you anytime, 24/7. Get to know our Executive Counseling Director here: http://www.drvirginiasimpson.com/
Grief support resources: sometimes your friends and family are not enough to relieve the grief you feel. At EJ Fielding, we offer the following aftercare grief sessions:
Center for Loss & Transition
GriefNet
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
365 days of grief support via email:
messages of hope, affirmation, and healing are delivered to your email inbox
every day. These small doses of comfort have proven to be very helpful for our
clients.
6.
What does
a funeral or memorial service involve?
Not everyone does it the same way. You will want to work with someone who
will allow you to customize the funeral services to your needs and accommodate
your wishes to honor your loved one’s memory.
Services provided by EJ Fielding
Funeral and memorial services are such an important arrangement for the
family members and loved ones of the deceased. Our staff wants to ensure we are
providing a diverse set of options for grieving families.
Funeral/memorial services: coming together provides the bereaved an opportunity to find comfort, express emotions, and share memories. Here, you can celebrate the choices they made and the relationships you shared.
Permanent memorialization: this is simply a dedicated place for family and friends to connect and remember their loved one. Examples: cemetery, mausoleum, or cremation garden. Remember, a permanent place to visit helps in maintaining the connection with your loved one.
Cremation: this only refers to the manner in which your loved one has chosen to deal with the physical remains. This can be combined with any funeral or memorial service of your choosing.
Burial services: choose any structure, from following tradition with a viewing to a more relaxed environment in your own home.
Have more questions? Please call our trained and
professional staff here at EJ Fielding
Funeral Home. It’s important you choose the right place for you and your
loved one so you feel supported and valued while you are guided through this
difficult time. We are here for you and would be honored to serve you.
E J Fielding Funeral Home Inc. | 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 | (985) 892-9222