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When you’re planning services and arrangements for a loved one, the options and choices may be overwhelming. At Bohlender Funeral Chapel, our team is here to help guide you through this difficult time with quality, compassionate services, and individualized attention. If you’re considering cremation in your end-of-life plans or for a loved one, here are four reasons our team recommends this option.
When it comes to funeral services and memorial services, many people have questions that are difficult to ask. At Bohlender Funeral Chapel, our team is here to assist families and individuals through the death of a loved one with compassionate, informative services. Here are four common questions our team receives about cremation services.
Different cultures around the world deal with death in different ways. Many choose to have a cremation or burial ceremony just like in the U.S., however, there are some funeral ceremonies that are drastically different than what people in the U.S. are accustomed to. In today’s blog here at Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, we talk about other beautiful funeral ceremony traditions and where they are popular. Learn more about our funeral home services here at Bohlender Funeral Chapelin Fort Collins and get help planning the perfect celebration of life for your loved one. New Orleans Jazz Funerals You might be thinking, “Well, New Orleans is in the U.S.!” — and you’re right. But, that doesn’t mean that they can’t have unique funeral ceremony traditions. Not everyone in New Orleans has a jazz funeral, but anyone can request one if they’d like. However, most jazz funerals are held for musicians. In a traditional jazz funeral, the funeral ceremony begins at the church or funeral home and is then led to the cemetery by a marching band. The music starts off slow and heavy while everyone is walking to the cemetery. Once the body is buried and people are on the way back from the cemetery, the music becomes upbeat and celebratory to honor and celebrate the departed. Anyone and everyone nearby are encouraged to join as long as they are respectful and courteous. Eternal Reefs Eternal Reefs is a Florida-based company that has taken a completely new approach to funerals. Eternal Reefs takes cremated remains and places them in an environmentally safe concrete urn. The urn is created in such a way that it creates new habitats for marine wildlife. This makes it so that you or your loved one become a part of a coral reef and help to support new life. Eternal Reefs are a great way to commemorate your loved one and help them make the world a better place. Even though there are no oceans or coral reefs here in Fort Collins, that doesn’t stop our family at Bohlender Funeral Chapelfrom offering a funeral ceremony that is beneficial for the family and the earth. We are proud to offer our green burial funeral service, learn more about it here at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Burial Beads In certain areas of the world, there is very limited space for burials and other traditional funeral ceremony practices. One method that South Korea has been practicing regularly is the burial bead funeral ceremony. With burial beads, cremated remains are pressed into beautiful beads that closely resemble that of jewelry or pearls. A wide variety of colors and urn options are available. This is a way for the people of South Korea to find beauty from a difficult situation while also making use of the limited space. The Philippines All across the Philippines, funeral ceremonies vary wildly. There are more than nine very different funeral traditions across the country. Some of the more poetic and beautiful traditions include tree burials and hanging coffins. Tree Burials Tree burials are most commonly practiced in the Cavite region of the Philippines. Cavite is located about 10 miles from the bustling Manila and they have still managed to maintain their unique funeral ceremony customs. Tree burials are where the person who expects their time is limited will go and select the tree of their choice. Once the tree is selected and the person’s days are numbered, a small shelter is built near the tree for them to live in. When they pass, they are entombed upright into the selected tree. Hanging Coffin In the Sagada region of the Philippines, coffins are often hung off the sides of cliffs or on the walls of high-up caves. The elderly or sick craft their own caskets by hand if they are able and once they have moved on, they are placed in the casket they created and hung high. They are placed next to their ancestors and loved ones as high off the ground as possible. This is because the native people believe that the higher the dead are to heaven, the easier their journey will be. This is a tradition that has been performed for thousands for years and will likely continue for years to come. Fantasy Coffins Ghana is a country in Africa where people have taken to a funeral ceremony called fantasy coffins. Fantasy coffins are unique coffins that help to represent who the person was in their life. For example, someone who was a fisherman their whole life may choose to be buried in a fish coffin. Or someone who had a love for books and novels may choose to be buried in a book-shaped coffin. These are fun and lighthearted ways to memorialize and celebrate the life of the dearly departed.  We hope that you learned something new and got valuable insight into other culture’s funeral ceremony customs. If you would like to learn more about the funeral services we offer here at Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are a family-owned funeral home with a passion for helping people in any way we can. We offer invaluable healing experiences for you and your family through our cremation service, burial service, funeral flowers, and much more.
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to budgeting for the various expenses involved. At Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, we understand the importance of honoring a loved one while managing financial responsibilities. Let us help you navigate the funeral planning process, ensuring you can create a meaningful celebration that respects your loved one’s memory without stretching your finances. Then start the pre-planning process with us today.
At Bohlender Funeral Home in Fort Collins, we take pride in honoring and commemorating the lives of our veterans through our specialized Veterans Memorial Services. Our commitment to providing dignified and respectful tributes extends to our comprehensive veteran services, ensuring that those who served our country receive the recognition and gratitude they deserve. Learn more about our veterans memorial services below, and contact us today .
When a loved one passes away, choosing how to honor their memory is a deeply personal decision. For many families opting for cremation, the question of what to do with the ashes can be challenging. At Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, we strive to provide compassionate support and creative ideas for funeral planning. Here are six unique ways to honor your loved one's ashes after cremation.
If your loved one is being cremated, you'll want to select a beautiful urn to hold their ashes. This can be a very difficult decision, especially for someone who is grieving. Here at Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, we offer cremation services at our crematory. Learn four tips on how to pick a burial urn for your loved one, and contact us for cremation services today!
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. While the grief can feel overwhelming, there are important considerations that can help guide you through the process of honoring their memory and making the necessary arrangements. Here are four key points to reflect on during this difficult time.
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When somebody we care about is dealing with a loss, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. We want to be comforting. We want to make them feel better somehow. At the very least, we don’t want to say anything that makes them feel worse.
What does it mean to leave a legacy? When people we love pass away, they leave us with memories, but they often leave us with tangible gifts, too. Those may come in the form of family photo albums, letters, or journals. If we’re lucky, they leave behind important traditions that stick with our families for generations.
Losing a loved one is hard on all of us, and can be especially difficult for children, who may not really understand what is going on or what death really means.Sometimes, an activity that children already enjoy can be a good way to connect with them about a difficult topic. To help, we’ve created a printable activity sheet that you can download here from our website to help stir positive memories and conversations about the loved one who is now gone. The sheet includes simple questions that your child can answer about the person who has died, as well as a figure and shapes to color. You can color a worksheet yourself and have a conversation with your child during the process.You may find that your child wants to revisit this activity several times with you as they process more memories and aspects of their loss. Saving the activity sheets in a folder, notebook or photo album can allow them to revisit the memories when they are older.Please know that some children may need additional, professional assistance in processing through a difficult loss. Indications that this might be the case include sadness that is always present and does not subside over time, continual feelings of hopelessness, pulling away from family and friends, an ongoing fixation on the loss, and the inability to accept the loss and embark upon a normal life. If your child experiences these symptoms of depression and/or complicated grief, experts highly recommend seeking professional help for your child immediately.
There are many decisions families need to make in planning their loved one’s final goodbye. We believe that each funeral service is unique, just as every person's life is unique. We are dedicated to making your loved one’s funeral service as special as they were. Here are some ideas to help make your loved one's funeral a wonderful tribute to their life.