What’s old is new – Home Funeral Q & A
This year, Mary Poppins returned, mason jars are everywhere, even acid-washed jeans made an unexpected resurgence. Many “new” ideas and practices are really old stand-bys making a come-back. It turns out funerals are no exception – the old is new again. Let me explain… When most of us picture an “old-fashioned” or “traditional” funeral, we […]
The Hidden Benefits of Holding a Funeral
If you have ever experienced loss, you may have heard it said that everyone grieves differently – in their own time and in their own way. Over the years, I have been honored to be part of the grieving process for countless families who came to Goes Funeral Care just for the necessary funeral arrangements […]
Understanding Organ Donation and Donating One’s Body to Science
It may seem obvious but when suddenly faced with the death of someone you care deeply about, the question of, and discussion about what to do regarding donation can be confusing. So it’s time to clarify and distinguish between 1) donating one’s body to science and 2) organ donation. Let’s look a little closer. Donating […]
What To Look For In A Funeral Home
The wrong time to find a funeral home is when you desperately need one. Far better to plan who will support you in your time of need when you are not actually needy. When your heart is breaking, letting your fingers do the walking (or the internet equivalent of trawling the Yellow Pages) is […]