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In 1997, Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel and Crematorium was presented with the “For Caring Award”, For Excellence in Responding to the Needs of the Bereaved by the Bereavement Society of Alberta (the first and only time ever awarded to a funeral home).
The International Order of the Golden Rule presented Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel with Bronze Public Approval Awards. Our funeral home was nominated by colleagues in international competition as a result of the comments and responses from the families we have been privileged to serve.
The death of a loved one is a painful experience. It leaves an aching void, emptiness and change to our lives. However, as terrible as a loss may seem, there are ways to ease the pain.
The first step in the healing process is to accept the reality of the loss. This step begins with the emotional support of the family and friends, visitation and funeral service.
Secondly, time must be made available to experience the pain of grief rather than repress it. This step can vary from six months to two years depending on the individual. If a person is blocked in this process some professional grief counselling may be needed to address some of these feelings.
• Reviewing their relationship with the deceased
• Expressing to someone their sense of sorrow and sadness
• Sharing feelings of regret, remorse, guilt without having them being corrected, changed or denied
• Getting in touch with angry feelings about the death or with the person. These feelings may be difficult to address as many people often deny anger. With patience, it all comes out.
• Resolving unfinished business with the deceased.
• Working through any bondage with the deceased, such as visiting the cemetery every week, or moulding an individual to be like the deceased
• Finding comfort in religious faith
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