The devastation and shock of a premature
accidental death, whether by automobile accident, or while serving in the
military, is in most cases completely overwhelming. When the tragedy strikes away from home, many
circumstances come into play, leaving families wondering “What do we do
now?” The best advice I can give is,
know with confidence, that your trusted hometown funeral director can, with one
call to him, bring immediate help. He is the professional who knows proper
procedures and contacts. Regardless of
the situation, he can handle it. Quite
often the funeral arrangements can also be overwhelming for the funeral
director, but he will, if at all possible, shield you and your family from
additional stress.
Many times the families will be on
edge from the sudden emotional impact.
It will seem to them that the process isn’t working quickly enough. Questions arise such as, why is it necessary
for a medical examiner to be involved? Or, what
services need to be performed - where, when and by whom? They feel it is
a nightmare and beyond their comprehension.
I remember a very dear and close
friend of ours whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack while playing
softball at a family reunion away from home.
It was total devastation - everything in the world fell upon her that
afternoon! Thank heavens for family,
friends and a loving, kind and gentle funeral director who came to her
aid. All of us helped her make the
necessary funeral arrangement decisions, as understandably, she was emotionally
drained, grief penetrating here entire heart and soul. She depended on her loved ones to make good
decisions, and a beautiful funeral was arranged, leaving a pleasant memory of
one of the world’s most loved husband, father and grandfather. The entire community felt the pain of his
parting.
Often I am called on to assist
families as they experience the worst day of their lives. I chose this
profession, but quite frankly, sometimes I myself wonder how I am able to step
up and orchestrate all the many different options, desires and regulations. It
always seems to work out, and no one in more thankful than I when eventually it
does.
May heartache and tragedy never come
to you, but if it does, know down deep within your heart that at the end of
every rainstorm, the sun will once again shine.
Sincerely,
Ted
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