Memorials

How good are Humanist memorials?  

Really good. 

In fact, the Humanist practice of celebrating the life lost as a way to facilitate the grief process is so popular, it’s gone mainstream.

A religious friend of mine just lost her husband. She scheduled a celebration of life for people to remember him prior to the funeral.

Another friend had his dad die. He did the same thing and held a celebration of life.

Memorials are important. They help us remember and to help us provide a context for our grief.

Celebrating life should be part of any memorial.

Our task as mourners is to continue living, despite our loss.

Celebrating life is part of our commitment to doing just that.

And that helps us all grieve a little easier.