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 …
Tag Archive: Memorialize your loved one
Cremation Garden
Tweet 3D animation of what Fairhaven’s Cremation Garden will look like.
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 …
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 …
Personalize your Funeral Service
Tweet “The future of traditional funeral and memorial services is in highly personal remembrance events” said Mrs. Tiffany Gallarzo, Family Services Manager at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary. She referred to their new no-extra-cost Personalized Service Options. Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary has, highly personalized, memorial options to assist families in expressing their feelings and …
Funeral Questions
Tweet This May be a Morbid Question But??? I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this from someone who doesn’t have a funeral director friend. There are so many questions that we have about death, but are afraid to ask. However, questions about death and dying are important questions to ask, and …
