What is the value of the funeral?
A funeral is an important part of the mourning process and fulfills the needs of the bereaved. It also: a. marks with dignity the conclusion of life; b. brings meaning to the mystery of death, through a ceremony; c. provides hope and a faith in the future; d. provides mourners with an opportunity to share the loss and lend their support for a normal return to everyday life; and e. gives the bereaved family a social outlet to express their feelings.