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Mack Family Funeral Homes is the primary provider of funeral and cremation services that create a healing experience for families and their loved ones. With our many years of experience in caring for people from all walks of life, you can expect compassionate care, high integrity, and excellence in service. Our main goal is to provide our client families with memorable remembrance experiences,..
Mack Family Funeral Homes Blog
1y ago
A eulogy is a speech in remembrance of the one who died and is one of the most important elements of the funeral service. Being chosen to give a person’s eulogy Guidelines to writing a eulogy for a loved one is an honor, but it can sometimes be difficult. Here are some tips to help you prepare for and deliver a memorable eulogy:
1) Speak with family and friends to gather information. Begin by writing a list of what you want to include in the eulogy, such as awards, accomplishments, hobbies, and interests. Include special memories you have as well.
2) Try to tie the information y ..read more
Mack Family Funeral Homes Blog
1y ago
Pets are important members of our families. We take care of them, sometimes from a very young age. We live with them, sleep with them, and we love them. When they die, all members of the family are affected. The unconditional love they give is sorely missed.
We deal with the sadness in different ways, but it is especially difficult for some children to understand and cope.
Young children are not developmentally ready to understand death the same way adults do. From ages 3 to 5, children tend to view death as temporary and reversible. They may believe that a doctor can bring a pet back to li ..read more
Mack Family Funeral Homes Blog
1y ago
“How can I help my children deal with grief? Should they go to and participate in the funeral?”
The most important thing you can do to help children though the funeral process is to talk to them. Children need honest, clear and gentle answers to their questions, and an opportunity to express their emotions. Allow your child to ask questions and don’t be embarrassed if you don’t know the answers. Answers to religious questions may come from clergy, and technical questions can be addressed by your funeral director.
It’s a good idea to prepare children before the funeral so they know what to e ..read more
Mack Family Funeral Homes Blog
1y ago
From time to time we will be posting articles of interest to the families we service and to the caregivers in the community. If you have a question to an issue you would like us to address, please email us at mackfamilyfh@gmail.com. Thank you ..read more