by Renaissance Funeral Home | Oct 2, 2020 | Funeral Prep, Grief
Grief hits everyone differently. There are many recognized stages of bereavement involved in coming to terms with someone’s death. If the death was sudden, there may be some level of shock and trauma for the family. They may genuinely not be hungry following the loss...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Sep 28, 2020 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
In North Carolina, a wake, also called a viewing, is generally a time of social occasion held before a funeral in which the body of the deceased is present. This is not a sit down occasion and is generally a time to briefly see the family and the deceased and to talk...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
What is a Funeral Reception? A funeral reception is a post-funeral gathering where friends and family members can come together to celebrate and remember the life of their loved one. The reception typically follows immediately after the funeral service. It is...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep
When someone close to you dies, it can be incredibly difficult. Dealing with your emotions and grief are just part of the difficult process. If you are responsible for taking care of the personal affairs and funeral arrangements, the experience can be overwhelming....
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Funeral Prep, News, PrePlan
It is commonly mistaken that for a visitation to take place embalming must be done. Embalming, in a very basic definition, is the act of preserving a body by replacing body fluids with a preserving solution (usually an aldehyde and/or alcohol as a solvent). Many...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 21, 2020 | Catholic Funerals, Cremation, News
Your cremation questions answered Many Catholics have questions about cremation and if the Catholic Church accepts cremation? And once the cremation is done, what does the family do with the cremated remains? Can there still be a mass? We have answered your questions...