Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre
88 Brant Avenue N3T 3H3 Brantford, ON, Canada

Why Discussing Funeral Plans with Family is Important Family members need to be brought into this process for two primary reasons. Firstly, they will need to know what your wishes are and who will be responsible to fulfill these wishes. To not talk with those who will tend to your funeral plans reduces the chance that they can act upon them the way you intended. Some wishes may go unfulfilled as information isn’t communicated. Also, clashes between family members may arise i...f there are differences in opinion in how the service will unfold. Sharing your plan should alleviate potential conflicts. Remember, emotions often run high at times such as these. Secondly including family members in funeral planning, provides them with an opportunity to share their feelings. They may have some special requests. Perhaps they want to say some words at the service. This is an ideal time to receive their input. Better decisions can be made if the needs of the family, as a whole, are included at this stage. Carefully consider all of the opinions that arise from this process. Find a solution that includes the needs of everyone. Having a simple chat clarifies sentiments for all involved. We’re here to help. If you have questions about funeral planning, please contact us. Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online

Leaning into Emotions when Grieving When grieving, each person will go through uncomfortable feelings. This is a natural course for those who grieve. To grieve well, the griever will need to make every effort to embrace emotions that surface. They will need to trust that in accepting these emotions, that in leaning into these raw feelings they will be pursuing the better course of action in their grief journey. There seems to be an awkwardness by many individuals when it c...Continue reading

Stuck in lockdown in NSW, sheep farmer Ben Jackson was unable to attend the funeral of his beloved auntie Deb. This is how he honored her "Knowing my Aun...ty Deb, if this sheep art if it brought a smile to even one person’s face, she would be a very proud aunty. - Ben Jackson For more inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter bit.ly/brightnewsletter credits: BenJackson88

Half Mast What does it mean and why do we do it? Coming together for a service or memorial when someone passes is an important part of honouring someone and their impact on our life. When commemorating important dates that memorialize certain groups, or honouring someone who was important to the governance of Canada, flying the Canadian flag at half-mast is a perfect symbol to unite us as we mourn. The only flag authorized for half-masting is the National Flag of Canada.... Half-masting is mandatory for the passing of: the Sovereign, Sovereign’s spouse or heirs, Governor Generals present or former, Prime Ministers present or former, the Chief Justice of Canada, lieutenant governors, privy councillors, senators, members of the House of Commons, and accredited heads of state while on mission to Canada. Special days where all federal buildings and establishments half-mast include: Workers’ Mourning Day, National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Firefighter’s National Memorial Day, Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day, Remembrance Day, and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. To learn more about half-masting in Canada, visit: https://www.canada.ca//serv/flag-canada-masting-rules.html. Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online

Good Grief: A Comedy about Loss and Being Bad at It Stand-up comic Glen Tickle loses his brother unexpectedly in an automobile accident. Despite considerable experience delivering monologues to audiences on a variety of subjects, the idea of talking about his brother in the past tense is something he struggles with. That being said, Glen’s given talent as a stand-up comic naturally leads him to writing and presenting a comedy tribute to honour his brother. ... Tastefully presented, this sketch touches on many of the awkward moments those who grieve encounter. Audience members have commented to Mr. Tickle that attending his show has helped them in their personal journeys with grief. Sometimes we need to lighten up a situation. Sometimes, when we grieve, we need a reprieve and humour can be a great tool. Glen Tickle’s Good Grief reflects on both personal and societal experiences: My brother was always cooler than me If you send a condolence text, make sure to leave your name If you’ve experienced loss and are looking for some lighter entertainment, Good Grief navigates both the thoughts and emotions of someone who is grieving and presents them in a humourous, yet respectful manner. It’s sure to touch on topics that a griever can personally identify with and will remind the griever that they are not alone in the way they choose to react to their loss. https://gumroad.com/l/MBilR Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online

Paying Tribute to a Truly Amazing Centenarian Captain Sir Tom Moore Near the onset of the pandemic, in March of 2020, Captain Tom set a personal goal to walk 100 laps of his garden, before reaching his 100th birthday in April. His goal was to raise 1,000 for the NHS, National Health Service in Britain. ... He achieved his goal, celebrated his 100th, and became an inspiration to people around the world. The support he received ended up raising more than 32million and in July he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Sadly Captain Sir Tom, died earlier this week on Feb 2, 2021, after complications from pneumonia. He had tested positive for Covid. Most everyone would agree that Sir Captain Tom had an incredible 100th year and through all the accolades and attention, he never drifted far from his humble and unassuming nature. I have a mission to inspire hope where it is needed most. I do hope we can continue to inspire others as together we have a real chance to ensure that tomorrow will be a good day. Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online

Some Casket Basics Families considering traditional funeral services have many options with respect to the type of casket they choose. With the majority of families we serve, a wooden casket is selected which is made from either hard or soft woods. These include oak, mahogany, cherrywood, poplar, pine and cedar. In addition to the type of wooden casket decided on, there is also choice regarding the interior design and some of the decorative aspects of the casket. ... Some families choose a metal casket. They are typically used when a casket will be interred at a cemetery and they are chosen because metal is a more durable and a longer lasting material than wood. Metal caskets are made using steel, bronze or copper and there are different gauges or thicknesses that can be chosen when selecting this type of casket. Additional choices for metal caskets include exterior colour and design, and interior decorative aspects. Rental caskets are also used by some families, those wishing cremation following the service. The shell is the reusable part of these caskets. The interior is actually a container for cremation. The use of this product has environmental benefits in that an actual casket is not being cremated. These also offer a lower price point for families who wish a casket service followed by cremation. Environmental caskets are the last of the types of caskets we’ll look at today. These are made of 100% environmentally friendly materials. There is no metal ornamentation and the casket is constructed using wood doweling and biodegradable glues to reduce the footprint of the casket on the environment. If you have questions about what we’ve discussed above or need more information about caskets or other aspects of the funeral service, please contact us. Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online

Funeral Planning Makes Sense Planning, prearranging and formalizing a funeral service plan makes sense for many reasons. At the individual level, personal preferences are indicated and recorded. When meeting with a funeral director, a file is created that lists wishes and choices for the desired future service. ... At a family level, making arrangements in advance means that decisions do not have to be made at an emotional time. There is time to discuss and make decisions that positively affect the family as a whole. Financially, arrangements which are prefunded have the benefit of avoiding the effects of inflation. A certain level of service is arranged for and paid for, and this price will not change over time. Making any major decision provides peace of mind. Please contact us if you wish further information on planning in advance. We’re here to help. Beckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre/CFHC Online