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avoid “the talk” and yes, I do believe it’s a continuation of the birds and the bees talk. We somehow think that if we avoid the subject we can avoid


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death. The truth is that our bodies began dying from the moment we were born. Funeral Directors are often at the Register of Deeds office.


The sign on the door states “Register of Deeds: Births, Deaths, Marriages.” It struck me one day that these are the punctuation marks of our lives. Think about the amount of time spent plan- ning for a wedding, the birth of a child, or even a vacation for that matter. When it comes to death, we are often unprepared in the midst of a very emotional and stressful situation, trying to plan a major life event in a matter of days – forget months. A hundred years ago many people lived on farms and relied on the land to provide food and comfort. The cycle of life was evident all around. Most visitations were held at the home where mother, father and children took part. The connection between nature and ourselves was obvious. We are now attempting to operate using a ‘broken’ life


cycle. We shield our children from the funeral process, and in doing so, reinforce the belief that we can run or hide from death. Most of us don’t even want to use the word “death”. Given the rise in crime and the breakdown of the family, I don’t think this is working for us. Preplanning allows you (or your loved ones) to enter into this life phase prepared and cognizant of the decisions you are making. You will be less likely to make an emotional purchase and it will provide structure to a time when the basic thoughts and decisions become difficult at best. I am of the belief that we should go out of this


world with as much joy and celebration as we came into it. We need to talk about life AND death and


celebrate every


moment we have while we’re here.


“Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.” Lao Tzu


Submitted by Heather Forbis-Grice, Funeral Director, Gate City Cremations (a Forbis & Dick Company), 307-F Pomona Drive, Greensboro. 336-217-1111. For more information, visit our website: www.gatecitycremations.com. See ad on page 11.


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