Years of experience in funeral services has given all of us at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services some valuable insights. During my tenor I have had the privilege of providing funeral services and cremation services for such communities as Suffield CT, Hartford CT, New Haven CT, Windsor CT, Bloomfield CT and Meriden CT. We understand that a sudden loss of life is an extremely delicate situation, and we know it’s hard to explain or even define the pain and loneliness that comes about due to the death of a loved one.

Death is a truth that no one can deny or avoid. However, the grief associated with death can be used to impact your life gradually in a way that you appreciate the true meaning of life. You have to stand and face the tide in heart-wrenching situations to emerge stronger, both for yourself and your family.

Over the years, we have come to know a few important things that can help you cope with grief:

1. Share your feelings – You should share your feelings with people who can understand it well. Apart from family and friends, people at funeral home services are the best candidates who can provide solace to the ones coping with death. As such, we provide advisory services to all those who need it (visit our website for more information www.hkhfuneralservices.com) .
2. One step at a time – The departure of a loved one is certainly saddening, but it does not mean you should neglect yourself. The world is out there, waiting for you - a world that your loved one left for you to see and live. We have seen people neglecting their health in times of distress. Restoring the normal order of life is not difficult if you take one step at a time.
3. Accept death and act – Organizing anniversaries and homecoming parties is a good way of setting yourself on a path other than that of pain and grief. A simple dinner with family members in memory of your loved one can provide a lot of comfort. We know that it’s difficult to deal with such things at times, and so, you can take the help of planning consultants or reach out to somebody you can talk to.
4. Postpone important things to do – Take your time to revitalize yourself before you make major life decisions. Important decisions like switching jobs, moving out, and remarrying should be taken with a calm mind.
5. Have patience and wait for the change - Loss of life is an unpleasant experience, and any associated memories will take their own time to fade out completely. Be patient, and everything sad will come to pass. In time, you will learn your lessons from the experience and move on to live a normal life.
6. Help others, help yourself – Now that you have dealt with grief, you can help others come out of the pain they are going through. It will also help you overcome the painful memories of the past by doing something positive. You can contact a local funeral home to indulge in this noble task. Reaching out to us is easy, as most of us have an online presence nowadays. Expressing sorrow is certainly required to shed the burden of your painful experiences.

Death is an end that everyone has to face, and the loss of a loved one is something that everyone has to live with at some point in time. Care should be taken to prevent grief from affecting your normal flow of life. For more helpful information visit our blog http://connecticutfuneralhomeblog.com/ or call us at (203) 551 - 9639

I cannot thank you enough for the magnificent job your staff did for my grandmother’s home going services on Monday.

Your service was impeccable, proficient, comforting and encouraging….from the time we walked into the door on Tuesday April 13th to the actual service on April 19th. I can truly say that the staff at HKH is second to none…

I have been to quite a few funeral services over my lifetime and have not seen the level of professionalism that you all have exhibited to us. From the young man who came to get my Grandmother from the convalescent home, to the person who opened the door for us as we came to your offices, to Howard, not counting it robbery to come and sit with us and talk to us, making sure everything was in order,  to Jerry walking us through all of the pricing and funeral arrangements, to Orcella really being so kind and gentle and loving and explaining things to us, to Pastor Steve Harvin for being there as a source of comfort…with his special anointing to make you smile and even laugh in the midst of the sorrow….to Eld Burgess even as he ministered to my mother as he drove the family vehicle…to the many names that I do not know…. you all were awesome.

The way you handled the crowds, kept everyone moving with such loving care, no one was rude nor disrespectful…just amazing….and THE BEST PART….was when Pastor Steve unfolded the blanket of my Grandmother and wrapped it around my mother….what a touch of class!!! I tell you….words couldn’t even express the gratitude for that gesture! It just shows more of your personalized service that really made us feel special.

I am really impressed by the level of excellence in which you operate. Believe me when I tell you that you have made an indelible mark on the city of Waterbury and on our family at large…there were many people who came up to me personally asking for your information…I gladly gave it to them…not that I am looking to go anywhere anytime soon, but dealing with you all have opened my eyes that I need to get my business in order…so I will be coming to see you to get my funeral arrangements in motion. We don’t like to talk about that kind of stuff, but as you all have opened my eyes, it is very necessary…

I can’t thank you enough for the genuine love that we felt! You all are some blessed people, anointed and appointed to do what you do! Although the circumstances weren’t what I personally would have chosen, I am glad to have made the acquaintance of each and everyone of you that I encountered.

You all will forever be etched in my heart for turning this difficult time into a joyful experience which I will never forget.

Again, thank you,  thank you,  thank you….

If you can personally thank Howard, Jerry, and Steve for me that would be so appreciated!!!

May God Richly bless you all!
Sincerely,
Alicia A. Sweat
203-419-6490

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Role of Funeral Homes:

The main purpose of funeral homes is to assist in planning and providing the best funeral services in compliance with the wishes of the deceased and the bereaved family. They handle the important paperwork and documents related to the funeral and burial services given.

Their duties include necessary shipment of the casket or remains from the cremation to the burial ground if the deceased has stated to be buried out of state or country. Sometimes they are also responsible for embalming the body so as to prevent the body from decomposing rapidly. Embalming is also applied in cases of severe accidents where the face and the body has been subjected to disfigurement, and embalming helps to make the dead presentable for open casket service. Some funeral homes have a large area reserved for visitation and for hosting guests coming from out of state. Their list of services also includes memorial and graveside services. With the increasing trend of cremation, funeral homes now also host their own crematoriums.

Funeral homes also offer a variety of caskets, urns and coffins to choose from. These usually come in attractive color and wood finishing at varied level of prices. Online funeral services are also offered to customers to save the time and hassle. Grief support is also given by the funeral homes to families who are mourning.

Role of Funeral Directors:

Funeral directors are also known as undertakers or morticians. Their job is to carry out the burial, cremation and funeral ceremony. They take care of the minor details related to the funerals. They consult with the family members to find out their wishes, clergy services and their decisions regarding the cremated remains or the dead body. Furthermore, they determine the date, time and location of the burials and memorial services. They also offer proper condolence to the bereaved family and help them to row smoothly over troubling times. Their aftercare services and grief support groups help to comfort and solace the families.

To act in accordance with the various religions and ethnic groups, they are thorough and well acquainted with the various customs and traditions. Their qualifications also include drafting of obituary notices and placing them in newspapers, furnishing the site with proper decorations for services, arranging conveyance for the family members and the deceased. They also oversee shipment of the body out of state if the deceased has stated so.

They are also well practiced embalmers. They handle the final documents and carry out the necessary paperwork required by the State authorities to issue the death certificate. Funeral directors also assist in pre-arrangement of plans. They offer experienced advice and ensure that the client is satisfied and content. Funeral directors cultivate a work-friendly environment to the employees and maintain a positive attitude towards the mourning families.

Funeral homes and directors play a vital role in society. They work in harmony to warrant that the best is achieved in carrying out funeral services. Providing competent services to people even after death is an art which is perfected by these two.