Funerals

Of course, we encounter some interesting challenges and conversations when planning funerals with families. However, I don't think we have had ice cream truck or marching band requests as noted in this article . After chuckling my way through this article, I do think that perhaps we need to rethink some of the traditions of funerals. If it is to be a celebration of life, why do we usually sing somber music? Who says black is the color of the day? Yet, we do not want to hide the pain, the sorrow and sadness. A period of mourning is known to be important to the grief process that leads us into blessed assurance that there is eternal life. We know healing power through caring and loving people who wrap their arms around us, love us, cry with us, laugh with us and pray for us. Jesus meets us and offers us comfort and hope. Alleluia!