By Emily R. Evans
The Truth Reporter
On Saturday, December 13, the Holiday Bereavement dinner was hosted by The House Of Day Funeral Service and the Evening of Remembrance was indeed an event to remember.
“The funeral home always does something each year for the community to enjoy,” said Cassandra Day-Moore, co-owner and funeral director. They have candlelight services, events for families and free gifts for children. There have been at least 20 events in recent years such as dinners and free breakfast giveaways.
The House of Day gives back to the community to uplift those who may be down or depressed during the holiday season. There are many people who get a little sad during the holidays due to loss of family members and loved ones who can never be replaced. It’s always a charitable act to check on people who may be alone during the holidays.
The night started out with opening remarks by Michael K. Day Sr., co-owner and president. Followed by prayer, blessing and moment of light by Pastor Roger D, Carson Jr.
Dinner was served shortly after followed by Reflections and tributes as family members had the chance to share and reflect upon loved ones who were lost along the way. The feeling of losing a loved one is very overwhelming for many each holiday season. After the tributes, everyone sang songs together with the House of Day chorus.
Closing words were offered by Michael Day along with closing prayer.
The audience was reminded that there are steps you can take to heal and instead of each year being a constant reminder of those that are gone, you can find joy in other ways that make you happy because your loved ones would not like for you to be sad all year then extra sad each holiday.
Some additional thoughts that were expressed:
Everyone needs to use resources available to us such as therapists, friends and family to talk to about how we really feel instead of constantly pretending we are ok when really it feels like our heart is breaking.
The holidays can become a time of peace and reflection. Be patient because healing doesn’t occur overnight. It takes time and honesty to keep ourselves on the path to healing. Our own mind often tricks us into believing each holiday should be the same way we remember as growing up and that’s where our minds expect too much that is no longer realistic when it comes to the people that we used to share our holidays with.
Although it is very sad that we may have grown apart from family members and those we grew accustomed to seeing each holiday, it is still possible to enjoy new memories with new people and the people who are still in our lives now. It’s important to give the ones you love their flowers while they can still appreciate them because we do not know the time or day that we will spend our last moments with our favorite people. Never take anyone for granted because each person along your journey is a gift.
The best email to reach The House of Day is Cmoore@houseofday.com and 419-450-7227 is the best contact info if anyone has any questions or concerns.
