Page A4 December 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Flags fly outside the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn’s Veterans Day event SAN FRANCISCO,CA— Sinai Memorial Chapel is proud to announce the official opening dedication of The Memory Garden, the country’s first Jewish sacred space for miscarriage and neonatal loss. The event took place on November 13, 2022. Abby Porth and Debbie Findling, co-founders of The Memory Garden, said “With the community’s generous philanthropic support, the Garden is a place for individuals grieving from the unexpected loss of a pregnancy. Its location, unique design, and choice of flora all are intentional, providing a gracious space for community embrace and remembrance.” Harmon Shragge, president of Sinai Memorial Chapel, explained “Sadly, individuals and families face the pain of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility every day. We are proud to have created The Memory Garden, ensuring its use in perpetuity, so that those suffering from these losses need not do so in isolation.” Sinai Memorial Chapel serves as Northern California’s only combined chevra kadisha, funeral home and cemetery organization with several locations in the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula and San Francisco. Eternal Home Cemetery provides options for both traditional Jewish burial and cremation, and it houses the only dedicated Orthodox section in Colma. There is an onsite chapel, two holocaust memorials and a special Memory Garden dedicated to perinatal and infant losses. For more information about the Memory Garden visit www.thememorygarden.org. To learn about Sinai Memorial Chapel visit www.sinaichapel.org. By Nancy Weil January 1 is the traditional time to set new resolutions and goals for the year ahead, but I say: “Why wait?” Why not get a head start on considering what you would like to change in the year ahead and what habits and routines are working for you? Keep in mind that you can only change the things that are in your control. That means your personal habits and behavior. If you are an owner or president of your company, that may mean company policies and staff. If you are the pet parent of a dog, that may mean modifying/training your canine companion for better behavior. If you are a pet parent of a cat, that means realizing you don’t have control, you won’t change their behavior and all you can do is give in to their demands! For most of us, our New Year’s Resolutions revolve around eating better, exercising more, getting more sleep, or maintaining a better work/home balance. Go ahead and work on all of these as they can add tremendous value to your life. However, I suggest you also consider some of the following. • Friends: Make time to see or speak with the friends you have. Deepen those relationships that fill your soul. Reach out to friends you have lost contact with over the years. Catching up on the lost years somehow is easy with old friends and feels so good to reconnect. Make new friends. If there is someone you meet that you have things in common with, invite them to have coffee with you and see where it leads. Joining new groups and participating in new activities can all lead to new friendships being formed. Random Musings Serving as Member Resources Director at the International Order of the Golden Rule, Nancy Weil brings her years of experience working in the funeral industry to funeral directors across the globe. Her professional experience includes serving as Director of Grief Support and Community Outreach at Veterans Funeral Care in Clearwater, FL and at eleven cemeteries in Western New York. Nancy travels throughout the country offering presentations on how to reduce stress, combat compassion fatigue and offer support for those who are grieving through her company, The Laugh Academy. With certifications as a Grief Services Provider and Grief ManagementSpecialist, FuneralCelebrant, Soul InjuryAmbassador and Laughter Leader, Nancy is uniquely qualified to bring new perspectives into how to best meet the needs of the families you serve. For more information on how Nancy can help you and your company grow, visit her website: www.TheLaughAcademy.com or email Nancy@TheLaughAcademy.com. F U N E R A L H O M E & C E M E T E R Y N E W S w w w . N o m i s P u b l i c a t i o n s . c o m Monthly Columnsonline at • Honor Your Stupidity Daily: This is a concept that I began to live by years ago. I don’t know everything and neither do you. By being willing to learn something new, we grow in at least one of these areas: intellectually/physically/emotionally/spiritually. When a colleague shows me a new way to do something, I thank them for helping me to reach my daily goal. When I read something that helps me understand or learn, I silently acknowledge that I can check this off my “to do” list for the day. Not knowing is not a sign of weakness or lack; it is a sign of willingness to expand our knowledge base. Now it is your turn to add to this list. What do you want to show up in your life in 2023? What shifts are you willing to make? What adventures or fun are you planning for the new year? No matter what your list looks like, most of all I wish each of you a year ahead filled with robust health, people to love and moments that make you go “wow.” Why Wait? Remember that “Facebook friends” aren’t all truly your friends. Cherish the “2 a.m. friends” that you have. These are the small group of friends that you can call at 2 a.m. when you need someone’s help and their only response will be, “Do I have time to put on clothes or do I need to come over in my pajamas?” Friends are the family we create, and they add so much to our lives. • Try Something New: It could be a new recipe, a new class, a new way of doing something. By stretching ourselves to intentionally try something we have never done before, we may find things we like and want to add to our life. What is something you have wanted to try, but haven’t found the time to do? In 2023, give it a go. • Get Lost: This is what we call in my house “Going on an Adventure!” We leave the navigation behind and just explore our area. December is a great time to drive through neighborhoods you haven’t seen and look at people’s holiday decorations. Find new routes to familiar places. Discover restaurants, shops, parks and other places you’ve never been to. Expand your geographic awareness of the place you call “home” and remember, as Tolkien wrote, “Not all who wander are lost.” • Have a Pillow Fight: Or build a blanket fort or have slumber party in sleeping bags with your kids or anything that delights your inner child and reminds you of your own childhood. When my husband and I make our bed, we oftentimes pick up the many small throw pillows I have accumulated and instead of carefully arranging them on our freshly made bed, we begin to lob them at one another.We laugh together and turn a chore into a chance for fun. Forest Lawn Honors Military with Hybrid Streaming and Live Veterans Day Event GLENDALE,CA— Forest Lawn’s 63rd annual Veterans Day Celebration returned as a hybrid event, with in-person and streaming options that offered multiple ways for participation in this spectacular salute to the American armed forces. The in-person event outside the Hall of Liberty at Forest LawnHollywood Hills honored members of the United States Military with a flyover, patriotic music, an invocation and benediction, a color guard, a wreath laying, family-friendly activities, and more. “We are proud to offer multiple ways to honor the members of the United States military this Veterans Day,” said Rodolfo Saenz, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Forest Lawn. “Our virtual celebration built upon the connectivity of past streaming events, while the return to in-person events brought the community together for a patriotic and celebratory event.” Since its founding, Forest Lawn has committed itself to providing outstanding service and beautiful environments for family outings, remembering loved ones and commemorating holidays. Forest Lawn’s locations in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties serve all faiths and cultures, and offer a wide range of celebrations and special events with competitively priced cremation and traditional funeral services throughout Southern California. Nation’s First Jewish Sacred Space for Fertility Loss Opens in the Bay Area @Nomis.Publ ications Like us on This certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the specific area of funeral directing specifically (not embalming). The online program consists of 30 credit hours and is designed to be completed in two semesters. However, the student can work at their own pace. Applications now being taken for the January 2023 semester. NEW Funeral Director Certificate Program Ask to speak with Mallory For more information and specific requirements contact CCMS Admissions 513.761.2020
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