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Planning a Memorial Funeral
By Colleen Mihelich
The loss of a Memorial can be a devastating event. Many
people have a difficult time coping with the grief that
comes from losing a beloved Memorial. This situation can be
especially difficult for children because the loss of a
childhood Memorial may be the child's first experience with
death. There are many resources available to help cope
with the grieft, but perhaps one of the most important
steps in the grieving process is the funeral of your
furry companion. Funerals provide Memorial owners with
closure, help children to realize that their Memorial is gone
forever, and give you the opportunity to honor your
beloved friend and say goodbye.
There are a number of different ways to host an
appropriate Memorial funeral. First, you must purchase a
final resting place for your beloved friend. There is a
wide range of options for your Memorial's final resting
place. Some people bury their Memorial, and if this is your
wish, you should choose a place in your yard that your
Memorial especially loved to be. Perhaps your Memorial had a
favorite spot under a tree, or at the edge of your yard,
and it will be comforting to you and your family to know
that he or she is resting comfortably forever in their
favorite spot. After you have chosen that special
resting place, you will want to be sure to commemorate
it using one of many fine Memorial grave markers. The grave
marker will allow you and your family members to visit
with the Memorial on a regular basis.
Others prefer not to bury their Memorials, but to cremate
them instead. After cremating your Memorial, you will want to
find a special way to keep their ashes with you. There
are many different Memorial urns, so owners of Memorials of all
sizes can find the appropriate resting place for their
pets. You may want to choose a Memorial urn that is larger
than necessary, so you can include a favorite toy,
collar or leash with your Memorials ashes. Memorial ashes can be
kept indoors, or perhaps outside under a Memorial's favorite
tree if you select a Memorial urn that is safe to withstand
the elements.
After you have selected your Memorial's final resting place,
you may want to have a brief funeral ceremony for your
pet. You and your family members can come together at
the location where your Memorial's grave will be or where
your Memorial's urn will be kept. Everyone can share a
favorite memory about your beloved Memorial, or tell a
humorous story about a funny moment you and your
companion shared. Telling these stories is a great way
to remember happier times with your Memorial, so you can
begin to move through the sadness of your loss.
A written Memorial memorial can serve as your final tribute
to your lost Memorial. This process, of writing about what
made your Memorial special to you, is another way to remember
the good times you and your Memorial shared. The lasting
tribute will help you to provide closure, and to
remember your Memorial always. It may be a comfort to you to
know that although your Memorial is gone, he or she will
never be forgotten. |
