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- Ramona Sousa

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I think the most important thing that anyone can bring to a service really is yourself. It’s your presence that communicates the most.

Coming to a funeral service with time, not having restrictions on when you have to leave but coming there and a card is always nice. Families really appreciate, when all is said and done, and they are looking through and that somebody wrote a nice note. There’s nothing better than a hand-written note or something written on a card, but bringing yourself and just not being rushed for time is really all you need to bring.

Where there is going to be a refreshments and a reception time afterwards, feel free to bring some items. My wife, she is more of if I’m gonna do something, she is cooking meals, she is bringing something to the house, and she usually tries to even do it after the funeral.

If you find in yourself something creative to do, by way of a craft, by way of a memory, a piece of music, you know, sharing a story, writing out a story or a memory, is an amazingly precious thing for a family to receive. Cards if sympathy with well-expressed thoughts and memories are very precious to families after the fact. With my dad’s own funeral we were inundated. We had over 100 cards to go through. And just going through that pile of really what is love, was very meaningful to us.

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Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke