Value of the Funeral

Acknowledges that a life has been lived
Allows mourners to remember and honor their loved one in a special way
Serves as a central gathering place for family and friends to give emotional and physical support to one another
Provides closure for the bereaved
Initiates the grieving process
Confirms the reality and finality of the death
Encourages mourners to face the pain of their loss and express their thoughts and feelings
Helps survivors to better cope with their grief and enables them to move forward with their lives
Allows mourners to remember and honor their loved one in a special way