Funerals play a very important role in helping us to cope with our grief. They are for the living – they provide us with an opportunity to say our goodbyes, to be with people to give and receive support and to reflect and share the memories of the life of someone we have lost that mattered to us.
When someone we love dies, the funeral is not for them, it’s about them. The funeral is for everyone who knew, loved and was connected to that person.
Read more on why funerals are so important from Forrest Funeral Services.
It is also important to pre-plan for your own funeral. This helps not only for your funeral to be as you would have wished but can also take away some of the stress behind organising the funeral for those who have been tasked with this job after you have passed away. Forrest Funerals can provide you with a funeral pack to guide you along the way and remind you of what will be needed.
You can also download a Funeral Checklist to ensure you don't forget any important details.
You can also record your choices of readings, music, pallbearers, flowers, etc. You can either complete a copy of the form online or download a form which you can then give to Forrest Funerals.
It can be quite daunting thinking about a funeral, whether yours or that of a loved one, but comfort and peace of mind can come from knowing what to expect but Forrest Funeral Services offer links and articles on the above and other questions including writing a Euology, embalming, burial or cremation, venue and catering and many other topics.
Forrest Funeral Services, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa (also in Browns Bay)
09-426-7950 - llittle@forrests.co.nz - https://forrests.co.nz