For centuries, funeral rites and rituals have been important aspects of community life and the grieving process. Funerals have endured the years because they serve several important purposes for the memory of the deceased and for the benefit of those left behind. Below, discover a few of the reasons to have a funeral service.

Why Funerals Are Important

1. Bring Closure

For family members and friends of the deceased, death can be a difficult reality to come to terms with. However, acknowledging this reality is the first step to finding closure and moving onto celebrating the life of the departed and the special place they've had in your heart. A funeral service brings a life full circle, and its rituals—like eulogizing, burial, or cremation—help mourners accept the death and find peace with the passing.

2. Provide Support

Grief is a process that everyone must work through on their own and in specific ways, but support is crucial for navigating the experience of loss. Funerals bring together loved ones who can help one another during a challenging time. Family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues are present to offer hugs and words of wisdom, compassion, or just their loving and attentive presence, any of which can be a welcome comfort.

3. Honor Achievements

When someone passes away, their memory will eventually become a consolation to those they've left behind. Mourners begin to find this when they reflect on the life lost, what that person meant to them, and what the deceased accomplished in their lifetime. Funeral services are ideal places to share memories, play tribute videos or favorite music selections, display accomplishments, and honor the contributions of the departed to all in attendance.

Find closure, support, and the comfort of memories and a life well-lived when you plan a funeral service with Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. Since 1953, they have been serving families throughout Wisconsin Rapids, WI. They offer comprehensive funeral, burial, and cremation services, and they can assist with all your planning or pre-planning needs. Call (715) 423-5460 or visit their website to schedule a consultation.