No one wants to think about their death, but death is an inevitable reality for us all. When planning your funeral, or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. Facing some of those choices now will make the process less demanding for your loved ones later. We're here to help you with that planning. |
The gathering of family and friends, who form a community of hope for a funeral or memorial service, is a rich opportunity to recall the promises of God through Christ. Because of His suffering, death, and resurrection to new life, each time we gather to worship upon the death of a loved one, we do so in the context of God’s promise. Every funeral includes praising God in Christ who is our hope and our salvation, even as we remember the deceased and give thanks to God for the time shared with that person.
In the first days following a loved one’s death, the family makes an average of 200 decisions. During such an emotional, stressful and demanding time, plans that have been made earlier lighten the load after death. If you’ve not made advance plans, this guide will be helpful to you as you make arrangements for services and burial of your loved one.
This guide will walk you through a series of questions. Your responses can be marked on the worksheet at the end. The Coopersville United Methodist Church Pastor is available to discuss any items with you. When you are finished, please share your worksheet with a family member or friend who will act on your behalf after your death. It would also be helpful to contact the Coopersville United Methodist Church Pastor to share your worksheet so that it can be held in safekeeping for the future.
If, as you're working through this guide, you have questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Cori and schedule a time to meet to discuss your concerns and plans.
In the first days following a loved one’s death, the family makes an average of 200 decisions. During such an emotional, stressful and demanding time, plans that have been made earlier lighten the load after death. If you’ve not made advance plans, this guide will be helpful to you as you make arrangements for services and burial of your loved one.
This guide will walk you through a series of questions. Your responses can be marked on the worksheet at the end. The Coopersville United Methodist Church Pastor is available to discuss any items with you. When you are finished, please share your worksheet with a family member or friend who will act on your behalf after your death. It would also be helpful to contact the Coopersville United Methodist Church Pastor to share your worksheet so that it can be held in safekeeping for the future.
If, as you're working through this guide, you have questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Cori and schedule a time to meet to discuss your concerns and plans.