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What people are saying about Selected members
A message to the staff of McLean Funeral Directors:
"We would like to thank you for the manner in which our son/brother's burial was handled and executed just as we requested. We also greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness, letters, literature and gifts during the past year. Your professionalism, caring and understanding exceeded our expectations. Once again, thank you!"
- Anon., Belmont, NC
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| The Value of a Funeral |
The Value of a FuneralThe ceremonies we observe when a loved one dies accomplish several important purposes, not only for the immediate family but for the entire community of friends and associates. The following sections have been written for Selected Independent Funeral Homes by Dr. William G. Hoy to help provide a greater understanding of the significant role funeral ceremonies play in our lives.
William G. Hoy, DMin, FT is the director of Texas-based Grief Connect, a center for bereavement education. As an educator, author and counselor, he has walked alongside grieving people for more than 25 years. In addition to presenting more than 70 invited lectures each year to groups of caregiving professionals across the United States and Canada, Dr. Hoy teaches in the Medical Humanities Program, College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University. |