Dying to know...
What is this website about?
“I do not want to talk about it!”
“My kids can take care of this.”
“Just throw me in the trash bin.”
After nearly a quarter of a century helping families make their funeral arrangements, I have heard it all.
And, I have seen the results of those who have not, at least, had conversations with their loved ones about their wishes. I have watched families torn apart because of diverse opinions; days of indecision while their loved ones remain unburied; remorse; regret; unnecessary stress intensifying grief.
The value of
Pre-Planning
When my grandparents Frieda and Jacob Lieber settled in my hometown of Michigan City, Indiana, one of their first orders of business was to purchase burial plots in the Jewish section of the local cemetery. As Jewish immigrants flowed into the United States, they carried on a tradition begun by our patriarch Abraham—the importance of a sacred place for burial of loved ones.
I doubt that there were professional funeral advisors like me to assist Abe, back in the day.
What decisions must be made when a death occurs
1. Decide which cemetery and mortuary.
2. Who will conduct funeral.
3. Traditional burial or cremation.
4. Tahara? Shrouds? Shomer? Shiva Minyan? (Do you even know what these mean?)
5. Meal of Condolence.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. If you would like a copy of the entire list, email me at:
Fran Krimston, Pre-Need Advisor
Malinow and Silverman Mortuary
fkrimston@malinowandsilverman.com
818-389-1077—cell
800-710-7100—Malinow and Silverman
REFLECTIONS
By Fran Krimston
What would Dave say?
Gloved and masked clergy officiated at my first, and hopefully last, Zoom funeral today. Attempting to maintain social distance, the Rabbi, Cantor and gloved and masked immediate family performed the usual acts of chesed: following behind the casket, sharing their love and promises to remember, cascading shovels full of dirt onto the casket and saying Kaddish. It was brief but quite lovely.
We Jews hold onto our traditions, most especially at the time of death of a loved one. This family has always been deeply involved in their
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CONTACT FRAN KRIMSTON
Fran Krimston
Tel: 818-389-1077
Serving the Southern California Jewish Community
