Choose your funeral home
with confidence
At your difficult time, it's important to know that the firm you are choosing represents the highest of standards and professionalism. By the very nature of their association with ODFSA, they have shown their deep compassion towards attaining the highest standards for their families and communities. Their constant dedication to keeping themselves up to date on all of the latest legislative, consumer protection, advanced learning and caring practices is why you can choose an ODFSA Member firm with confidence.
Strength in Membership
The strength in membership comes in the form of strength in numbers. ODFSA represents a coalition of professional family owned funeral homes who believe that a solid future for funeral service is based on the collective insight and dedication from caring professionals. This unified voice helps to shape and provide the professional standards that families and communities count on in their time of need.
Social & Emotional Signs of Approaching Death
As
death approaches, the person becomes quieter and less interested in
physical surroundings. He/she may become withdrawn, less sociable and
also be confused about time and place.
Vision like experiences may
occur. The person may see or speak to people and places not visible to
you. Try not to explain away what the person is saying. Be supportive by
listening to the person. The person dying may be going
through different emotional states such as guilt, anger frustration,
helplessness or sadness. Tears are a natural expression of one's
feelings and may occur in both the person and his/her family.
SPIRITUALITY & CULTURAL RITUALS:
People vary greatly in their spiritual and religious beliefs and needs. During this time a member of the clergy, chaplain or a spiritual advisor can provide support to both the dying person and the family.
It may be helpful for you to attend to your own special cultural needs at this time.