Having A Service After Cremation
When a loved one passes on, you might have to decide their final disposition method for them if they haven’t left instructions behind. If you go with Lakeville, MN cremation, there are further options to consider. Some families like to have funerals before the cremation takes place. If your loved one is going through direct cremation instead, there will be no services beforehand. However, you can have whatever type of service you want after the cremation process. While some people choose not to go that direction, it can be very beneficial for the grieving process to have a memorial service of some sort. Here are a few reasons why:
Get Family/Friend Support
No one wants to feel like they are going through their grief along, but some people isolate themselves during the mourning process. When you have a memorial service, your family and friend group pull together and surrounds you with their support. You will see others grieving as well, which will remind you that you are not alone. You will also likely receive offers from people who care about you. They want to help you get through this in any way they can. That support can move mountains in the face of your grief.
Acknowledge The Loss
It is easy to get stuck in the denial phase of grief if you don’t have any final services. You might logically know your loved one is gone, but without a service, there is nothing to mark that loss in your life. When you have a memorial service, there’s a distinct time to come together with others and recognize the fact that your loved one is gone. That may give you the closure you need as well as a chance to say a final goodbye.
Honor A Life
Your loved one was special, and their life meant something to a lot of people. In order to showcase that fact, it’s nice to have a memorial service of some kind. You can have a celebration of life to reveal happy memories about them or you can have something as simple as an ash scattering where close family members say a few words and bond over the scattering session. Whatever you do can honor your loved one in the way you see fit.
If you need help figuring out service details after a Lakeville, MN cremation for your loved one, contact the experts at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation. We understand that grief is never easy and there’s no right or wrong way to move through it. If you think a service would help you and other family members get through the tough moments, visit us at 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 to speak with our funeral director. Take a tour of our facilities while you’re there to see if we have the space you need for whatever type of service you desire. You can also call with your questions at (952) 447-2633 and we’re happy to support you with compassion the whole way through.
