What is the point of having a funeral?
Funeral rituals have been around as long as people have. Humans ritualize many life events, such as births, baptisms, weddings and, of course, deaths. Anthroplogists explain that all cultures conduct some form of ritualized observance at the death of a group member. This implies that there are important cultural and personal needs that are met by the commemoration and social interaction that occur at the time of a death. Psychologists and sociologists agree that funerals and the attendant social interactions are important ways that the individual, the family, and the community adapt to the change brought about by a loss.
Please explore the links below for information about the type of funeral service you might find most appropriate, and other links explaining what’s involved with executing any funeral service.
