Think About Those Left Behind Making funeral arrangements is never a pleasant task, considering we are dealing with the loss of someone loved. The ones left behind have to deal with grief, and then struggle with decisions that may seem simple but actually become fraught with significance when it comes to celebrating someone’s life and […]
Why Planning Makes Sense First Memorial Funeral Services recognizes that the contemplation of one’s death is difficult, but also necessary. We also understand that this becomes an extremely difficult time for those left behind because dealing with grief is never easy when one also has to focus on making arrangements for a funeral, wake or […]
A Celebration Of Life First Memorial Funeral Services, one of the most-respected funeral homes in Ottawa, has long held on to the belief that a funeral service should be the celebration of a life. It should have something to say about the person leaving us, showcase a legacy left behind for family and friends, and […]
Being Prepared Can Make A Difference We ran a series of blogs focusing on funeral services and how listing your personal wishes in advance can make things a lot easier to manage for your loved ones. We also took a closer look at burial options and financial matters. This blog post discusses funeral pre-planning in […]
Taking Care of Things Well in Advance In Part I of this series, we discussed why understanding your service options is important, along with why it makes sense to write down all your personal wishes to make things easier for your family. Part II focused on the planning process and decisions about what kind of […]
Planning a funeral service in Ottawa, whether for yourself or for a loved one, is an incredibly important part of someone’s final wishes. Not only is it an opportunity to memorialize the incredible life lived, but it also offers family and friends a way to gain a peaceful sense of closure. There are several options […]
Making the Caring Decision to be Prepared In Part I of this series, we highlighted the necessity of understanding your service options and the importance of writing down all your personal wishes for your family to have. In Part II, we discussed the need to go over the planning process with your family and decide […]
Preparing for the Future In Part I of our series, we discussed the importance of understanding all your funeral options and putting your personal wishes into writing for your family. Here in Part II, we’ll cover family planning and making a final decision regarding the type of service you want. There are a multitude of […]
Making the Caring Decision to be Prepared Thinking about your own passing can be challenging, and nearly everyone can agree that it is an unpleasant thing to consider. Many people feel sadness for the family and friends they will leave behind, and possibly even concern for how loved ones will deal with the loss. At […]
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and often one of the most challenging periods of your life. Among all the emotions that you may experience during this time, such as grief, you may also be surprised to find that stress can often be a key player. It’s not simply the stress of […]
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