Choosing The Right Funeral Home
Grieving From A Distance: 3 Services Funeral Homes Offer That Can Help
Derek Murphy
While the idea of all your family and friends being able to come together to share in the grieving process can be a great comfort after losing someone you care about, this may not be physically possible. Some people may live out of town and be unable to travel, while others may suffer from medical issues that prevent them from attending a funeral service in person. Regardless of the reason why some people are physically absent from the service, you may still be able to share in the grieving process from a distance thanks to a few services that many funeral homes now offer. You can learn more about three of these services below.
#1: Online Guestbooks
Many funeral homes offer an online guestbook that is available for an extended period of time both before and after the actual funeral services are held. The purpose of this guestbook is to allow family and friends to express their condolences and share photos, videos, and stories of the deceased with other individuals who are also grieving their loss. Since this guestbook can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection, this can be a great way for people to say their final goodbyes and pass along their condolences even if they are not able to attend the funeral services in person. This online guestbook can also be a great way for many people to deal with the grieving process if they find themselves needing to connect with other grieving family members and friends after the funeral service has already been held.
#2: Live Streaming Of Funeral Services
This service is still relatively new to many funeral homes and was originally offered in response to pandemic-related restrictions on group gatherings. However, many funeral homes have chosen to continue offering live-streaming services as a way of allowing people to share in a funeral service even if they are unable to attend these services in person. The way these services work is quite simple. Through the use of a dedicated internet link, individuals can watch the funeral service in real time from their current location. In some cases, individuals may even be able to replay these services for a short time after the funeral service has concluded.
#3: Interactive Video Services
If you wish to do more than simply observe the funeral service, the use of interactive video services can allow you to truly take part in the grieving process. This is because these services allow you to interact with individuals who are present at the funeral even if you are hundreds of miles away. This technology is quite similar to the technology that is used for video calls and conferences. While this service is not offered by all funeral homes, more and more funeral homes have added this option in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After my brother died, I started exploring my options as far as funeral homes went. I wanted to find a place that was kind, generous, and incredibly comfortable for my family. I wanted to find a funeral home that didn't have time restrictions on funeral services since I knew it might take quite some time. I finally found an amazing place that really offered every service I could ask for, and they were really awesome to work with. We were able to plan a service that truly reflected my wonderful brother and met his final wishes. Check out this blog for more information on finding the right funeral home for your services.