Navigating the stress and heartbreak of losing a loved one is never easy. While it may be tempting to forgo the traditional funeral and burial service to heal in isolation, the memorial experience is healthy and beneficial in many different ways.

Reasons to Have Burial Services

1. Accept the Reality of Death

Beginning to move on after the death of a loved one can be extraordinarily difficult, but it must be done to return to a healthy life. However, the process can be slow. A memorial service provides a clear and concrete reminder the person is gone. Participating in this process, including the planning and the actual service itself, can be a beautiful way to come to terms with the reality of the situation and begin the new chapter of life in a healthy way.

2. Express Emotion in a Safe & Supportive Environment

Although the death of a loved one is a traumatic experience, the many tasks that need attention immediately after the loss can delay any emotional release. During a memorial service, however, people have the opportunity to fully express that grief in a safe and supportive environment. Crying and other forms of grieving are important for processing the loss. Having the support system of the family and friends attending the memorial is extremely beneficial as well. The love from those people can help dispel the feelings of isolation and sorrow commonly felt after someone dies.

3. Remember the Loved One

For all the sorrow that is associated with funerals, the events can actually be quite joyous and positive. Memorial services provide a healthy environment in which to honor the loved one and remember all the ways they positively impacted the many lives they touched. Similarly, funerals are gatherings in which stories can be shared between family and friends, leading to a richer understanding of the one who was lost and a deeper bond between those in attendance.

Holman-Howe Funeral Homes has helped countless individuals in Seymour, MO, plan beautiful funerals and burial services for loved ones. Experts in creating tribute videos, websites, printed materials, and more, the funeral home takes pride in assisting in the creation of deeply personalized remembrances. For more information, call (417) 532-4061 or visit the website today.