Tweet This article was provided by the NFDA, National Funeral Directors Association The value of a meaningful funeral cannot be underestimated. Funerals give families and friends an opportunity to come together to celebrate a life, to mourn together but also to reflect together as they share memories of a loved one and look back on …
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A Personalized Service
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Funeral Vignettes
Tweet For the Gardener who has everything – literally, here’s something new they don’t have! Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary in sunny Mission Viejo, California is offering “The Gardener” personlized vignette as a “no extra cost” option with its regular funeral and cremation memorial services. The setting includes a potting bench, tools, a birdhouse, small …
My Funeral-My Wishes
Tweet Marla J. Noel –Funeral Plans My mother used to tell me, “Honey, just cremate me, and throw my ashes out back.” I know my mother is modest, and would never want a fuss made over her for any reason. But I had to remind her that a funeral service is for the family left …
Decisions that must be made at the time of a death
Tweet There are many decisions to be made at the time of a death. Below are the three primary decisions in planning for the funeral and interment of a loved one. 1. Vital statistics and historical data must be furnished 2. Method of burial must be selected 3. The casket/urn and funeral arrangements must be …
Why a funeral and what can you do for your own?
Tweet For those who are left behind, a funeral service provides: • A place for family and friends to gather for support and to reminisce. • An opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments of their loved one. • A chance to say goodbye. • A focal point from which the healing process can begin. …
