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Arlington Mortuary - Funeral Services
There is an abundance of decisions at hand when a loved one dies. Most importantly, we must plan for the timely disposition of the body after appropriately commemorating the life that was lived.
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A traditional funeral service is with the body present. Traditional funeral services are usually planned within a few days of death, and unfortunately sometimes in great haste.
A memorial service (where the body is not present) can be delayed as long as you want, to meet the convenience and needs of the family, and perhaps those the family desires to attend. By not feeling pressured to have a service right away, there is time for thoughtful planning.
The Visitation
The visitation allows the family an opportunity to view the deceased. The families see the reality of death and admit to its presence. This is the first step to accepting death and beginning the healing process. The visitation is also a time when the community is invited to share experiences about the deceased. This part of the ritual is so crucial to both the family and the community because it forces discussions about the things that are often swept under the rug. In this way, we do not experience this crisis alone. Instead, we celebrate the life of our loved one with the community. The visitation rite also provides a socially acceptable time to grieve and express very strong emotions; a healing time for the living.
The Service
The service is a time of affirmation of a life lived. It is a time for memorialization. It provides a time for religious and spiritual recognition. The service is a ritual for the deceased. Throughout time, we have honored the dead by offering thoughts and prayers. A service ritual is intended to strengthen as well as test our personal spirituality.
The Committal
The final rite is the committal service. The committal service, the actual burial or cremation, is a symbolic demonstration that a relationship has ended. When you turn away from the place of final interment, it is a realistic but traumatic moment. It is however necessary to recognize that we must say goodbye and turn to the future. The committal rite should not be avoided nor should it be faced alone. It is important that you and members of the community are able to share freely the expressions of sympathy and sorrow at the committal service.
Tradition
Memorial services to commemorate shared
moments and family values...
