No man is an island. His death touches and affects his world of relatives, friends and associates in a direct and forceful way. In arranging a funeral it is good to consider the feelings of others who shared in, or were benefited by, the life of the deceased, for sorrow shared is sorrow diminished.

The funeral is a ceremony of proven worth and value for those who mourn. It provides an opportunity for the survivors and others who share in the loss to express their love, respect, and grief. It permits facing openly and realistically the crisis that death presents. Through the funeral the bereaved take that firm first step toward emotional adjustment to their loss.

A funeral is a unique event in the life of a family. No two are exactly alike. It should be remembered that the funeral of every person, famous or unknown, rich or poor, can be equally important to those bereaved he or she leaves behind.

The funeral is one of those few personal events and ceremonies to which none is invited but to which all should be able to come. In a very real way, the funeral not only recognizes that a death has occurred, but it also is a testimony that a life has been lived.

Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home
612 2nd Ave S
Humboldt, IA 50548
515-332-1321