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At Kane & Fetterly our mission is to help families to say farewell creating a unique, and loving, memorial event that celebrates the life of their loved one, honours their wishes, and provides a healing event for family and friends. What are the critical elements to create a unique and loving farewell?
Honour their wishes but keep in mind family and friends
At the time of a loss people have a natural desire to gather together to support each other and express their condolences. When a simple cremation or no funeral is chosen to honour the wishes of your loved one, is it still possible to provide a healing experience for the extended family and friends?
Focus on the life they lived
One of the most critical elements of a loving farewell is to shift the focus from how your loved one died to how they lived. When family and friends gather together, mourning becomes a shared experience. Creating a memorial experience that allows everyone to remember the stories and celebrate the life is a comforting way to say farewell.
Make your service unique
A loving farewell is focused on the life someone lived. Since all lives are different it makes sense that all funerals should be different as well. When it comes to helping you tell the story of your loved one's life the possibilities are truly endless
Include the children
A loving farewell is a time in which the entire family gathers to support each other. That means that the participation of everyone from the oldest to the youngest is not only appropriate... it is essential.
Relax with a reception and food
After the loss of a loved one people generally long for a renewal of the bonds of their family and for most people that means it's time to relax with food and beverage. A loving farewell should always include time for the family to share a meal together.
Be financially responsible and administer the loose ends
Would your loved one want you to end up with a huge debt because they have passed away? Probably not. A loving farewell also carries with a responsibility to be financially responsible. In other words....there's no reason to spend too much. We also believe that a loving farewell must include time to tie up all loose ends after the service. You might be surprised to learn that there are at least 20 different steps that must be taken care of after a funeral.
Convenient and flexible location
A loving farewell is a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of their loved one. It is important that the event is held at a location that supports the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of your family and friends. Kane & Fetterly can plan a loving farewell in a location that is comfortable for you, your family, and your guests. Sometimes that means the funeral home or the place of worship, and sometimes it means holding the funeral someplace else.
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