An effective funeral provides ceremonies that help survivors to begin the healing process and to celebrate the life of the departed. The eulogy often recounts a person's accomplishments and contributions as well as their significance to those who remain. Music Music can have many meanings and purposes and is an important part of many kinds of rituals.
Music can make a variety of statements that can be helpful to the grieving process.
Memories Sharing memories among family and friends is an important part of preserving the legacy of a loved one. This may involve stories, video tapes, photographs, a memory table or other creative ways of remembering special times. Symbols Symbols go beyond language to express and preserve feelings and events. The procession to the gravesite is a public honoring of the dead, and is symbolic of the journey through life. Committal Service Graveside rituals are a final opportunity for mourners to say goodbye.