Tweet There has been a death, now what do I do? By Marla J. Noel There is a lot to do after someone dies. This is not the entire list of things to do, however, it is a simple guideline to start the process. If you have to read and use this list, I am …
Category Archive: cremations
Cremations are a form of disposition which is becomming more popular in today’s society. Currently, the cremation rate in California is around 50%.
Coping in the Holidays- NFDA article
Tweet Coping with the Holidays after the Loss of a Loved One The weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be both joyful and stressful. While we often find warmth and comfort in our family traditions, for someone who has recently experienced the death of a loved one, family traditions can make their grief …
Locations of Grief Support Groups in Orange County
Tweet If you have experienced the death of a loved one, please seek help from one or several of these sources. Many of the people that attend Fairhaven’s grief support group, also attend others. You can also contract Mariposacenter.org for more information about support groups in Orange County. Mariposa Women and Family Center 812 W. …
Grief Support Groups -Why or Why Not?
Tweet by Marla J. Noel “I didn’t want to go to a grief support group,” a young lady who lost her husband in a car accident admits to the group. “You know, I didn’t want to go either,” this time from a dignified woman in her sixties, who had lost her husband several years ago. …
Planning- The Green Box
Tweet by Marla J. Noel I received this from a friend, who recently had a difficult experience with a friend who had not planned for her death, although she had been ill. Please think about this list, even if you are healthy and young, and spend some time putting together your Green Box. You can …
My Best Friend
Friends flew in from around the country, my employees and vendors volunteered to help bring to life the terrific Fairhaven ideas and suggestions and it was all done in less than a week. During her ordination, she told everyone that one day she would fill the church. On that day it was filled to capacity with people standing in the doorways. As I said in my previous blog, memorial services are for the living.
No Service for Grandmother
Tweet by Marla J. Noel I appreciate what Ian Crockett wrote in his posting for this blog. In old postings, I have shared with you my funeral wishes. What I haven’t shared is something that was very painful for me; an experience which helped me realize the importance of funerals. When I came to California …
The Service Is For The Living
Tweet by Ian Crockett There’s a school of thought that when cremation is selected, it preempts any type of memorial service or remembrance ceremony. Nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve had two experiences that I consider fulfilling and if I didn’t know better, would say were choreographed by the deceased themselves. The first …
A PICTURE SAYS MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS
Tweet by Ian Crockett While perusing the large selection of commemorative items in Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary’s showroom, I saw a picture frame that included a container to house ashes. I thought it was a fantastic idea and the perfect memorial to my wife of 32 years that I recently lost. When the Fairhaven …
Cremation Services
Tweet I know that the options for cremation are confusing to some people. Particularly if you have not pre-planned or had the experience of arranging a funeral. Cremation is a popular choice for many people. However, a cremation service does not mean that the ceremony is any less important. It is my personal belief, and …
