When you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, you may not want to think about viewings and funerals. But how you say goodbye can make a big difference for the bereaved. The staff at the Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel in Columbia, MO, offers personalized support during this time. Here, they explain why organizing a traditional funeral for your loved one might be the best solution for your family.

Structure

Traditional funerals provide a familiar structure for grieving family members and friends. A viewing, casket, eulogy, and memorial service are often part of traditional funerals. These ceremonies can make the grieving process a little easier because everyone understands what to expect. 

Opportunity to Say Goodbye

Scheduling a viewing during the evening before the funeral service allows everyone to say goodbye to the departed. These may be coworkers or neighbors who have to work during the day or people who were close to the deceased but not to his family.

Announcing the date and time of the viewing and burial service in the newspaper is also customary. It’s an effective way of notifying everyone who immediate family members may not think of right away. Scheduling the funeral several days after the death of your loved one is another tradition that gives people from out of town a chance to make travel arrangements for attending the service.

Traditional funerals can make things simple for the bereaved. Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel will give you and your family the personalized attention you need during this difficult time and help you make the necessary arrangements, from selecting the right casket to planning the funeral services. Give them a call at (573) 441-2932 to talk to a caring member of their staff or visit their website to learn more about their burial services.