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A Home Funeral puts the family in charge: Family members may be as involved in the care and preparation of their loved one as much as they wish.
They allow more time: As one to three days is the usual time frame for the deceased to lie in honor, a Home Funeral provides more time for visiting, viewing, ceremony, prayers, reflection, reminiscing and ritual.
They create a spirit of community: When a funeral is held at home, it honors relationships in a comfortably private and non-institutionalized setting.
They honor a rite of passage: A Home Funeral acknowledges and encourages participation in the natural birth and death cycles of life and creates a healthy model for children and adults alike.
They promote healing and closure: A Home Funeral provides a safe, loving and appropriate place where one can express grief and loss.
They can be tailored to meet the family's financial needs: Home Funerals can be an economical alternative to the more conventional funeral.
Why a home funeral?
We at A Sacred Moment have witnessed the healing influence that a Home Funeral can have on families and friends who participate in caring for their loved one. The ability to offer this final expression of love in physical form seems to help bring about a profound level of comfort and peace in the midst of grief.
Does it have to be in my home?
A Sacred Moment’s Home Funerals make it possible for your loved one’s final presence to be either in their own home or somewhere with a personal connection.
How long is a home funeral?
Together with friends and family, you can privately mourn their loss and celebrate their life for up to several days if you so choose. The typical length of time for a Home Funeral is from one to three days.
Will I have to attend to everything?
We support you to do as much as you feel comfortable doing and will sensitively assist when needed. We want to empower families and friends to say goodbye in the most deeply personal and meaningful ways possible.
