Today we are talking about our wood cross standing spray. This is an original work by Heather, owner and floral designer here at Heather’s Blooms.
At Heather’s Blooms, we sympathize with the grief and loss our customers and families are dealing with. From personal experience, we know that the death of a loved one causes shock, pain and trauma unlike any other.
Flowers have a way of soothing those sharp edges of pain. That’s why at Heather’s Blooms we try to listen with compassionate hearts and create something beautiful and personal just for you. Here are a few examples of crosses we’ve made for our customers.
Loss is a part of life and not one we usually want to think about. But, because we know it is a part of life, we should prepare for it by doing a few things. In a discussion with Dana, our friend at Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville, she gives us some pointers for being prepared for this difficult time of life.
HB: What should I do to prepare for the possibility of my own death?
Dana: I think a WILL is the most important thing to have. It will be very beneficial to your family and bring clarity to everyone involved.
Designate one person to be the go-to and the one that knows exactly what your wishes are and where everything is at including any insurance policies, bank accounts, stocks, real property deeds, titles to vehicles, etc.
A good thing to also think about is the number of death certificates you will need. Accounts or policies that have your name on it, such as; credit cards, taxes, utility bills, insurance, etc will need a certified copy of your death certificate.
A few other things that can be taken care of is contacting a funeral home and taking out your pre-need policy. Not only will it freeze the cost on most items, but it will establish your wishes. You can also purchase grave spaces and a headstone ahead of time, as well.
If you are a veteran your DD-214 military discharge paperwork will be needed for a flag and a footstone.
Writing down your obituary information is also most helpful. You are the most likely person that knows the timeline of your life.
Contacting a funeral home to just sit down in a visit and have questions answered and figure out what you would want as your final wishes can be done. Once you do that, you will have peace of mind that you helped your loved ones with one of the hardest things they will ever have to deal with.
HB: What do I do when a loved one dies?
Dana: After legal pronouncement of death occurs, contact your pastor or funeral home of choice. They can direct you on what steps to take. Here is a list of information that will be needed:
INFORMATION FOR DEATH CERTIFICATE:
LEGAL NAME (MAIDEN NAME)
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS (WITH CITY, STATE, COUNTY, ZIP)
MARITAL STATUS (IF MARRIED, SPOUSE’S NAME WITH MAIDEN NAME)
FATHER’S NAME
MOTHER’S NAME WITH MAIDEN NAME
MILITARY STATUS (IF IN MILITARY WILL NEED DD214)
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUACTION
OCCUPATION
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION FOR OBITUARY:
SURVIVORS
PRECEDED IN DEATH
WEDDING DATES, PLACE, IF APPLICABLE
HOBBIES, PLACES LIVED, ETC
MEMORIALS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS
PALLBEARERS
SONGS
ALSO NEED:
CLOTHING
JEWELRY
MEET WITH MINISTER
MEET WITH CEMETERY SEXTON AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
PHOTOS FOR VIDEO
MAIN PHOTO
MEMORABILLIA
INSURANCE INFORMATION
DD 214 (MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPER)
GLASSES, IF APPLICABLE
The death of a loved one is stressful and there’s a lot to take care of. Having people you can delegate tasks to or someone who can handle arrangements will help you through this process. Every day activities will seem difficult or you may forget to do them. Remember to eat healthy and drink plenty of water.
If you’re not sure what to do or where to begin, call our friend Dana at Schmidt Funeral Home at 979-865-2424. She can answer questions and will help you navigate the process with compassion.
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