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<\/a>It matters a lot! Because until the final \u201cAmen\u201d of a funeral\/memorial service, there is just something missing. A service is for those who are left behind, not for the one who died! I have been so frustrated over the years when a person instructs their family to NOT hold a funeral for them. And, in fact, I have often counseled families to go ahead and have a service, even against their departed loved one\u2019s wishes. Why? Because the service is NOT for the departed; it is for those who are left behind, and it should be left to them to decide whether or not to hold a service. To deny them the opportunity to properly say \u201cgoodbye\u201d is cruel, and rather self-centered. Better to let them decide.<\/p>\nWe will say \u201cgoodbye\u201d to Don. His life was filled with music, both as a performer, a director, and a composer. He served as a choir director, a teacher, a performer and a play director for many years. He served in the Army and he had three children. His (and Cyndy\u2019s) mother will be 92 this year, and she needs to say \u201cgoodbye\u201d. It is important. It is sad. But it is good and necessary.<\/p>\n
Will you pray for our family?<\/p>\n
And if your family struggles with similar situations, feel free to talk with me. I\u2019m happy to share my 42 years of ministry experience with you and your family!<\/p>\n
In Peace,<\/p>\n