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  • How should we support a person who has lost a family member in times of pandemic?

    How should we support a person who has lost a family member in times of pandemic?

    We are living in a difficult time where we are far from our loved ones, as a result of the pandemic generated by Covid-19. In normal times, coping with the loss of a family member is a difficult and painful time. Unfortunately, in these times of confinement and due to sanitary protocols, in many cases, we are limited in our accompaniment with the relatives of the deceased.

    Going through the grief of the loss of a loved one, coupled with confinement due to the health crisis, could generate great anxiety and fear. Funeral services have been modified in order to avoid becoming a source of contagion or transmission of the virus.

    There is nothing more difficult to face than the irreparable loss of a loved one. Funerals can be a moment where the relatives of the deceased can begin to build up after having lived through one of the most traumatic moments in life: Death.

    The social distancing proposed by the ministries of health and even the WHO (World Health Organization) makes it impossible for us to offer a hug and accompany our friends and family at this painful time.

    How can we accompany family members in times of “stay at home”?

    How can we accompany family members in times of "stay at home"?

    Although we are not currently able to reach out and give a hug to the person who is grieving the death of a loved one, there are some steps we can take in the face of such an eventuality.

    The digital era can help us a lot to ease the pain of the loss of a family member. One of the ways to accompany and support the person who is facing grief is to organize a videoconference, where, in addition, we can share photos, audios, writings and stories of the deceased.

    Social media, too, can be a friendly place to leave your condolences. Organize that all friends and those who wish to give words of affection do so at the same time through the various social networks to accompany the suffering of the family member.

    If there is someone in the group who knows about programming or web construction, they could create a blog where each of the family and friends can leave a story about the deceased. Reading this to family members will be a great support.

    Be empathetic to the pain the deceased’s family member is going through.

    Be empathetic to the pain the deceased's family member is going through.

    Sadly, when a loved one passes away, we must face a winding road where feelings are constantly fluctuating. Being accompanied makes us be in touch with reality, coping with pain in a less destructive way.

    The social distancing caused by the pandemic means that we do not have the physical contact that fills us with an embrace of containment.

    However, when we learn that a friend has experienced the loss of a family member, we should not miss the opportunity to call them and express our respect while letting them know that we are with them in their grief.

    Whatever we decide to do to accompany the relatives of the deceased, just make the decision and do it.

    The social distancing that has been imposed on us by the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19, make us unable to give a hug at this traumatic moment.

    However, social networks and all the communication channels that exist today give us the possibility of being closer to the person who is grieving.

    Let us accompany people who have suffered loss without feeling uncomfortable, empathizing with that suffering and pain will make us more human and we will be able to build a new life together, after going through an irreparable loss.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • How to Customize a Funeral in the midst of Pandemic 2020?

    How to Customize a Funeral in the midst of Pandemic 2020?

    Personalizing a funeral this 2020 gives you the opportunity to show your love (and your grief) on something important to you. It is also an opportunity to create a meeting that reflects a beautiful and complete life. A personalized farewell where friends and family come together to share the stories of their loved one.

    Pandemic restrictions have made funerals almost impossible for the time being. That said, finding a way to honor the person you have lost can help with healing.

    The following suggestions are simple, but choose those that make you feel comfortable.

    How to personalize a funeral?

    Think about your loved one and what they would have wanted. If they already have a contracted funeral service, you can use it for inspiration. But you can also consider your values:

    • Were they religious, spiritual or not so religious?
    • Would you like something traditional and elegant?
    • More realistic and modern?
    • Or totally out of the box?

    Try to write down some adjectives that describe their personal style:

    • Bohemian
    • Conservative
    • Ecological
    • Vanguard
    • Minimalist
    • etc.

    Guide your planning choices for readings, music, decorations, food and beverages.

    Organize a meeting

    Your funeral home may offer an event space for a luncheon or reception, but you may prefer to choose something more personal or unique. Depending on your wishes, you may decide to celebrate your loved one in a place you liked, or a more intimate gathering in your home.

    Even the lighting, flowers and the way the room is set up will give clues as to whether this is a quieter gathering, an adult affair or something relaxed.

    Maybe they wanted to share memories on a big screen with a slide show, or even around a campfire where everyone tells stories.

    Appropriate music

    Music is an important part of the funeral service. Do you already know your loved one’s favorite songs? If so, make a farewell playlist. You can also ask them to suggest songs. It is a great way to create a community around the event.

    Don’t forget the food

    Does your loved one have a favorite dish? The menu and beverages of your choice can be contracted by outside services or can be prepared by the family themselves. Ask your funeral home if they have any restrictions.

    Sets the mood

    Most people say they would like their friends and loved ones to celebrate life and be positive at a farewell held in their honor. Then, think about the tone of any event you might organize.

    Creative ideas during the pandemic to personalize a funeral.

    Creative ideas during the pandemic

    Here are some creative ideas for celebrating a loved one during the pandemic:

    • Broadcast live a short farewell. Some funeral homes are equipped with live streaming technology. Or You can live stream the funeral yourself from your cell phone via Zoom, Google Hangouts or another platform.
    • Cook in a group. Using the above technique for an online event, send your loved one’s favorite recipe. Ask everyone to prepare that dish and meet online to eat “together” and share stories.
    • Organize a prayer group. Collect favorite passages from a religious text and lead a blessing, or guided meditation, in their honor.
    • Create a monument with social distance. Find a tree on a local hiking trail and designate it as a temporary memorial site. Let your friends know where you are and ask them to bring a flower and a note (they can go whenever they want).
    • Start a challenge. Invite your friends to run, hike or even train for a race as a tribute.
    • Plant something. Send seeds to your loved ones with instructions on how to care for them. Caring for another living organism that will grow and bear fruit can be very healing.
    • Make a photo scrapbook. Ask family members to send in their favorite photos, then create a photo album that you can print.
    • Send a candle. Buy a box of candles and send them with a note to light in honor of your loved one. You can ask them to take a picture of them lighting the candle to share the moment.
    • Organize a donation. Ask friends to donate to a cause that is important to your loved one.

    Remember that the spirit of the meeting is far more important than any fancy or delicate detail.

    Don’t go into debt, remember that we are also going through an economic crisis and your loved one would not want his or her family members to be suffering from economic stress.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.