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Having the talk doesn’t have to be a one-time occurrence.
Rather, think of it as the beginning of a dialogue during which
you can openly talk about any number of things – from
reflecting on the past to planning for the future.
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When you talk with your loved one, you might want to
document what is said.
You may wish to take notes during
or after your conversation, or make an audio recording.
You should choose whatever method seems most appropriate
and comfortable given the setting of your conversation.
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The things you discuss may be helpful in the future when
your family must make important decisions about how
you wish to remember and honor your loved one when
they die.
These shared reflections may help your family
memorialize your loved one in a way that honors their life
while giving you, your family and other friends a chance
to reminisce and say goodbye.
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Memorialization has changed to better meet the needs
of today’s families and enables them to tell the story of
their loved one.
Funeral professionals, like those who are part
of the Funeral and Memorial Information Council, support
families as they plan services that are personal and
meaningful – services that help families heal by reflecting
on the way their loved one indelibly changed their lives.
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Funeral professionals are available to support and
encourage you and your family and provide resources
to guide important conversations about all of your
memorialization options.
Whether your family desires
something traditional or something different, there is always
room for personalization. A celebration of life should be as
unique as the individual being remembered.
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What is most important is that you take time to honor
and remember the people who matter.
We had the
Talk.
What happens next?
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