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"When my sister died from cancer three years ago, I got a wake up call that the funeral doesn't belong to the family. I want to give the funeral back to the family.
I lived it, breathed it, and grieved it. I'm not alone. People need to be involved and yet they don't know where to turn.
Baby boomers are leading the way in the huge trend of personalizing the funeral by getting involved. Event funerals aren't about spending more money, instead they're focused on the life lived. Families are at their most vulnerable when someone dies. By being heard in the process, families come through the experience with hands-on involvement, dignity, and understanding. Most importantly, family members who are heard, start on a path toward healing.
Saying farewell is one of the most important days in someone's life, but people need help. Families need to know their consumer rights in organizing a funeral. They also need to know they are entitled to be involved, entitled to choose an officiant who listens, and entitled to use any stories or music that fits the lifestyle and personality of a loved one. The funeral belongs to the family.
I’ve written the book, 'The Big Finale: An Event to Remember,' to help families see the options available as they face the most difficult time in their lives: Planning a funeral for a loved one.
Knowledge is power and I believe everyone should be prepared when the time comes. The healing begins now…"
- Celebrant Pam Vetter
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