Sanctuarium celebrates life

MANILA, Philippines - Losing a loved one is painful beyond words and even if some of your friends will say that they know how you feel, what you are going through is an experience that is unique only to you. Each person’s response to death is different.

A person who has lost someone to death goes through all kinds of emotions. He or she can be scared, confused or even worried. The grieving process takes time and healing usually happens gradually.

There are people who want to be alone. Others prefer the company of others. People handle death in varied ways. Bereavement is a life-changing experience that can be very overwhelming.

Funerals and memorials are an important part of the grieving process. It has been said that funerals and memorials are for the living, not the dead. This is probably true as these are ways of saying goodbye and paying tribute to those that we have loved and lost.

Sammy Dy, who is assistant to the president and a consultant/adviser on corporate matters pertinent to marketing and future planning of Sanctuarium, says it is important for someone who has lost a loved one and is confused to talk to another who can explain things from a different perspective.

“Sanctuarium has an in-house chaplaincy service for Christians and Catholics. The chaplains, through the Jesus Cares Ministry, provide visitation and care to the bereaved,” Dy said.

The chaplains offer prayers, counseling, Masses and necrological services at no added cost to the families. Reading materials are also available to ease the emotional and spiritual burden of those who have been left behind.

Sanctuarium, located at 739 G. Araneta Ave. cor. Agno Ext. Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City, is the most complete, technologically advanced, perpetually- maintained and environment friendly ecumenical memorial complex in Asia.

Aside from a columbarium, Sanctuarium offers funeral, cremation and interment services.

For details, call 415-2255www.sanctuarium.net.