The Family

By Jerry J. Brown

When death comes, despair is diminished by the strength

and togetherness of the Family.

Death must not be met alone...

From the shock and inner-paralysis of

the death of one beloved, reality and resolve

become the wellspring of acceptance, healing and hope...

The family will unite and deal with death's

experience through covenants of

compassion, sharing, and remembering and love...

Memories of precious moments and treasured times

belong to the Family yet they must be shared with others

in the ceremony and communion evoked by death...

As sorrow begets joy, acceptance and serenity following

death will surely come as the family grieves together

and shares the pain of loss, anguish and despair...

And the spirit, energy and eternal essence of the

life revered shall nourish and sustain

the Family for all time to come.