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The Unexpected During The Holidays!
I work in the public light. I see people everyday and I help them everyday. But unlike most holiday seasons in the past, I’ve noticed something really unusual this year. No matter what direction I turned people were talking about their loved ones having passed away. On social media dads were dying. At work family members were dying. There was one thing apparent with all of them; it was unexpected. Now out of seemingly nowhere there are funerals to prepare for. Loved ones to notify and arrangements to be made. For a season that is supposed to be joyous, for many it’s not!
First Thing!
If a family member hasn’t passed away in your life, your turn is coming. As a pastor I know says, “10 out of 10 people will die.” This statement is true, 10 out of 10 people will die there’s no escaping it. So what are you going to do about it? There’s one of two ways to approach the passing of a loved one, or even yourself for that matter. First you can bury your head in the sand and pretend like it’s not going to happen to you or is a long way off. Then no one is prepared and that’s not good for anyone. Second, you can do the responsible thing and be prepared for yourself and your loved ones passing. There are 3 things that you can do to make sure you’re prepared.
- Have your plot and your loved ones planned out and taken care of ahead of time.
- You have your will made up and signed.
- You have the list of contacts you want to notify in a convenient place.
The Most Important Thing!
The one thing that all three of the above points have in common is to preplan. If you’re not sure where to begin on this journey, there are always companies like All Ohio Cremation that are experts in the field and are more than able and willing to help you find what works best for you. Planning for your loved ones passing is not an easy thing. It’s also not free. That means the further ahead that you can plan, the better off everyone will be. If you’re squeamish about the thought of preparing for dying, then it’s even more important that you start now. The last thing that you want to have happen is thousands of dollars worth of bills come in, and you have no way to pay for them.
Your Next Step!
The next thing that you need to do is make your list of priorities and start getting things done. After all, you’re so not guaranteed for later today, let alone tomorrow and neither are your loved ones.
Startling Statistic Show That 10 Out Of 10 People Die!
Yes, it’s shocking to find out that 10 out of 10 people will die, so why is it that we has a whole, will almost always never prepare for it. Dying is something that most people don’t worry about. While they know it’s coming, it’s always a case of ‘One Day’. But here’s a question for you to think about: If you have loved ones and they’re going to be upset at your passing, why would you not want to take care of all of the arrangements ahead of time and have them in a will?
So for your consideration, here are some ideas for you that will help break the ice and hopefully the deniel over the fact that you really are going to die.
Your Casket:
While often the one thing people are both shocked and concerned about is the price of the casket, perhaps the thing that you should be concerned with is having your final wish followed and be able to rest comfortable in a casket that fits your standards. Some people want more, while others want less. If you decided to plan ahead, you will infact get what you want. Especially if you’ve taken time to fill out the will that we’ve talked about earlier. There really is no reason to not have the casket that you want for all of eternity.
So once the coffin is selected, there are several other items that you can consider. For example, are you wanting to have placards or keepsakes for those left behind. This is something that can be taken care of in advance. I’m not talking about your belongs, but rather one last gift to let them know you care about them and are thinking about them. That you are still there, but in a different form, often times this is the hardest of issues.
This placard is a good example of something that lets people know that you’re not gone, you’ve just taken on a different form. It’s one way that you can give them a hug, when you’re not physically here any longer to do that. It reminds your loved ones of how much you do in fact care about them.
Pendants are another way that you can show them that you love them. While this one says dad, there’s any number of other names and nicknames that you can put on them. What is so right about doing a pendant is the fact that you can put a picture of a special time between you and the one that you’re leaving it for. This will allow for them to be reminded of that special time as well as how much you love them.
Can you see how these things are ways that can transform your passing in the future to a celebration. All because you cared enough to have those things that you wanted before you passed. Instead of waiting until it’s late and your loved ones have to guess and worry about what you would have wanted. It’s without a doubt the most loving and caring thing for you to do!