Celebrating Life

When I was trying to Google cemeteries in Lewiston, Idaho a search engine showed me 17 different cemeteries. I have never really thought about the many different types of cemeteries, such as a Jewish one. I am not saying that Jewish people do not deserve their own cemetery, I am just stating that I had no idea that there could be separate cemeteries for every person. I guess if you look back in the old days you could see that many people would just be buried on their own land so in a way, I guess there is a spot for everyone. I am getting off topic here; my initial search was to find information on how the residents of Lewiston, Idaho celebrate a life. I was raised that when a person passes away we do not have a funeral but a celebration for the life that this person had. To remember someone is to not forget the things they have done to celebrate is to show respect.

How are some ways that you and your family celebrate life of a loved one passed?

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Remember them as they were

A traditional funeral service with black suits and quiet church music and people gathered around a casket or urn, is okay for some, but it is not favorable for many people. Sometimes mourning a life just doesn't feel right. Life should be celebrated. It is a special day when people who loved a person gather together and celebrate their life, happily, and remember the person as they were...alive, and vibrant.

Each person is different - has different passions and different loves - so why should every funeral be the same? Look to their life for ideas on how best to celebrate it.

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