Preplanning & Aftercare
March 12th, 2010
It isn’t easy to think about our own funerals, but more people are realizing that preplanning a funeral offers great emotional and financial security for them and their families. It brings peace of mind knowing that these important decisions won’t have to be made at a time of such stress and confusion.
We encourage you to take some time to consider what type of service you would like to have. Talk with your family. Make sure they are aware of what your thoughts are, but most importantly learn what their thoughts are. Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance from a trusted funeral director.
A funeral or memorial service provides family and friends a time to remember and honor the deceased, and is a way to show their love and respect for the deceased as well as for each other. It is an important part of the grieving process, providing an opportunity to bid a final farewell to your loved one.
For more information on preplanning and/or prepaying, contact Charles Gury at 313-561-1500 or email info@howepeterson.com.
In continuing our commitment to the community, we provide the following free, nondenominational grief support groups
Caring Connections
Taylor – meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Ford Senior Activity Center
6750 Troy in Taylor
Facilitated by Elaine Lamparski, CBF
Dearborn – meets every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.at the Dearborn Senior Center in the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn
Facilitated by Elaine Lamparski, CBF
Grief After Suicide
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church
3640 Madison at Carlysle in Dearborn
Facilitated by Vanessa Lewis, MSW, LMSW
Grief Support Series
This series has something for every age group. Please see the outlines below. It meets for six weeks,three times per year at Hope Lutheran Church. To register contact Elaine Lamparski (see below).
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Journey Through Grief
for adults ages 18 and older
Adults explore the physical and emotional effects of grief. Working through their grief they share memories, finding hope and reconciliation.
Facilitated by Peter Wolf, MSW, ACSW
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Teen Connection
for teens ages 13 to 17
Teens share their experiences of losing a special person in their lives.
By working together in this safe, secure atmosphere, they learn skills for working through grief.
Facilitated by Peter Wolf, MSW, ACSW
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Helping Hands
for children ages 5 to 12
This support group allows children to work through their loss by using art and other creative expressions.
Facilitated by Connie Doyle, LPC
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For more information on our grief groups, please contact Elaine Lamparski at our Dearborn Chapel, 313-561-1500 or via email at info@howepeterson.com.
