OkcPets Magazine September 2020

24 OKC Pets • September/October 2020 Seniors & Pets HAVENBROOK FUNERAL HOME THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE-PLANNING Havenbrook Funeral Home understands when a loved one dies, family members are left with the weighty responsibility of arranging the funeral and ensuring the final wishes of their loved one are honored, all in a time of grief. This can be an overwhelming task when the deceased leaves no requests or plans in place. One thing you can do to remove this burden from your family members is to pre-plan your funeral and set in process the necessary arrangements. Not only will this help your family members during their time of grief, but it will ensure your wishes are met. Many put off the task of planning ahead as the thought may seem uncomfortable or morbid. On the contrary, it is a positive and even comforting step you can take to ensure that all arrangements are made for your service, and those who survive you will be able to celebrate your life knowing full well that the service is exactly as you wished it would be. Pre-planning is an act of service as well. It minimizes the chance that any planning difficulties, obstacles or uncertainties will arise to distract your family during this season of bereavement and reflection. Compassionate and experienced staff will guide you through the process and offer helpful, empathetic assistance as you seek to plan your service. One staff member you won’t want to miss is Benny, the certified therapy dog. Born in Mississippi, Benny is an English Cream Golden Retriever who joined the Havenbrook team in 2019. He received his therapy dog certification in 2017. In addition to bringing comfort to grieving families and friends, Benny enjoys visiting many organizations and facilities in the community to share joy. You can inquire about a visit from Benny at benny@havenbrookfuneralhome.com. To learn more about pre-planning services, visit www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/pre-planning-funeral-services.