Families might assume that since their loved one chose cremation, they should refrain from having a viewing and traditional funeral service. The reality is, a viewing and service are not only possible, but they are encouraged to help those who are grieving find closure.

Why Viewings Are Encouraged

Aids in Healthy Grieving

When a loved one dies, your mind recognizes their physical body is no longer around, but on an emotional level, you might struggle with that reality. Psychologists believe that open-casket viewings encourage mourners to face the reality that a loved one is gone. Seeing is believing, and it can prevent family members from lingering in denial. When paired with a personalized funeral service celebrating the life of the deceased, a viewing provides a pathway to healing.

Provides Social Support

Viewings and funeral services allow friends and family to gather to say goodbye to the departed. This gathering is an ancient custom meant to offer moral support to all in attendance. Loved ones can transition through their grief together, comforted by knowing they aren’t alone. While sending flowers and sympathy cards are excellent ways to pay your respects, nothing makes a grieving family feel as comforted than seeing loved ones and friends make a personal appearance to show how the deceased impacted their lives.

Whether your choice is burial or cremation, planning a visitation and funeral service allows those that are grieving an opportunity to heal.  The compassionate staff at Morris Funeral Home Inc, in Wayne, WV, will help you plan a personalized service to honor the life of your lost loved one. Featuring a chapel, conference hall, and viewing rooms, the funeral home can accommodate a variety of services. Funeral directors are available 24/7 to help families through the process. Call (304) 272-5171 to schedule an appointment, or contact them online today.