Tweet Frequently, we see funeral services that are well planned and a good representation of an individual’s life. We try to help families create a personalized service for each individual Fairhaven is privileged to serve. The other day I saw a service that could not have been more personalized. It was such a beautiful service, …
Yearly Archive: 2008
Funeral Etiquette in a Changing World
Tweet Posted by Marla J. Noel from a recent NFDA article Funerals are a difficult time, regardless of your relationship with the person who has died. Funerals aren’t what they were a decade ago, however. Increasingly personal and unique, with an increase in non-traditional funeral services, it is oftentimes challenging to determine what is or …
Find Help from a Support Group
Tweet by Marla J. Noel We have a support group at Fairhaven, and I hear of many different experiences about how each individual has dealt with the loss of a loved one. We are lucky to have the guidance of Gary Tucker, who is a Bereavement Coordinator with Odyssey Healthcare in Orange County. With Gary’s …
The Gift of Life through Organ and Tissue Donation
Tweet Posted by Marla J. Noel This is another article from NFDA, (the National Funeral Directors Association). I understand that this option may not be for everyone, however, so much good comes from these donations, from saving lives to helping research. There is no better way to make a difference in someone’s life than to …
Do You Know Someone?
Tweet By Marla J. Noel Do you know someone who has lost a loved one? Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say when you see that person. You want to offer comfort, but what do you do? It is usually best to say; “I am very sorry for the loss of your loved …
Finding the Best Funeral Home for You
Tweet Choosing a funeral home is something many of us avoid until the need arises because it touches on a subject with which we’re not entirely comfortable. But, like choosing a doctor or a dentist, it’s actually a decision that, the more informed and prepared we are, the more likely it is to ensure a …
Helpful Information
Tweet The next few paragraphs are from NFDA, the National Funeral Directors’ Association. I hope this will be helpful information. Healing A Grieving Heart Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. The powerful, complex, and conflicting emotions that survivors struggle with often leave a person feeling alone and helpless. Understanding the basic elements of …
Buy Ice Cream on your way home
Tweet There are many reasons why we grieve. When we experience a loss, it is natural to grieve, which is part of the healing process. At Fairhaven, we have a support group, which allows the participants to discuss some of the ways they have traveled through their journey of life after the loss of a …
Funeral Planning Guide- Part II
Tweet By Marla J. Noel Funeral ceremonies help us begin to heal. They are the first step in the bereavement process. It is important to recognize that funerals are for the living. The funeral declares that a death has occurred. It commemorates the life that has been lived, and offers family and friends the opportunity …
Funeral Planning Guide
Tweet Fairhaven Memorial Services Funeral Planning Guide 27001 La Paz Road, Suite 348 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 380-8911 Marla J. Noel We recognize the significance of planning a funeral after the loss of a loved one. Someone you love has died. You may be feeling sad, angry, empty or numb. Despite these normal and …
