FUNERAL MISCONCEPTIONS
Funeral Misconceptions
There are several common misconceptions about funerals. Here are some important ones to consider and address when planning a service.
Funerals Make Us Sad
When we lose someone we love, feeling sad is natural. Funerals offer a supportive space where we can openly experience and process our grief.
Funerals Are Inconvenient
Taking a few hours to honor the person who has passed and to support their loved ones is not an inconvenience—it's an important and meaningful act.
Funerals and Cremation are Mutually Exclusive
A funeral can be held before cremation, whether the body is present or not. Many cremations involve embalmed bodies.
Funerals are only for Religious People
Non-religious ceremonies can be just as meaningful and healing. Funerals should reflect the wishes of the loved one, but also consider the needs of the living.
Funerals are only for Adults
Anyone who can love can also mourn. Children deserve the opportunity to attend funerals and say goodbye.
