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The role of a funeral home is more than the preparation of a deceased person. Bereavement care and handling the needs of those left to mourn the death of a loved one is an integral part of the service provided by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. It is with this thought in mind that W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home acquired the Christian Science Society and Reading Room facility at 262 Athabasca St. E., January 15th, 1999 in Moose Jaw. The location of this building and the functional use of the complex will assist us in our many programs before, during and after difficult situations involving the community in the area of death and grief. Its proximity to the Funeral Home and Chapel makes the building easily accessible. The need has always been there for us as funeral professionals to assist families walk through their grief. Since introducing Della Ferguson as our Family Continued Care Coordinator to the community we have seen the need to develop a family resource facility. "Being locally owned and involved in the community we have always striven to assist and improve the way we help families we have been honoured to serve as well as all people in our community who are going through a traumatic experience in their lives" says Don Jones , third generation and president of W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. " When the community supports your business, you acknowledge that support in any meaningful way you can. We saw a need and an opportunity to help people in need as well as community groups in Moose Jaw" The Family Resource Centre accommodates a office for our Continued Care coordinator. Many grief support groups that have developed over the years will use this facility for their time together. We offer non-profit counseling and support groups the use this facility. The Resource Centre allows the Funeral Home to enhance its bereavement programming; allowing individuals to come and use our library of videos, or research books or other materials in our centre and will be available at no charge to care givers, clergy and people who are bereaving. With the many books, audio and visual tapes available we invite teachers to consider bringing their students to the Centre. Through the years, W. J. Jones & Son has offered seminars and gatherings for clergy, health care professionals and the community. With this facility, we will be able to accommodate our community sponsored programs for care givers. "Often there is no avenue to express grief. We want to offer that avenue for the healing process to begin" said Della Ferguson, Continued Care Coordinator. "The idea of a family centre, much like your own living room, away from the funeral home with a library, television, coffee and someone who cares we trust will be appreciated." |
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The
W.J. Jones & Son Family Centre was established to aid those in the
community seeking information and support on issues relating to death,
grief and bereavement. In
an effort to meet the continuing needs of the families in our community
we offer several programs designed to provide extended support to those
who have experienced the loss of a loved one. |
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This facility is available for support groups who gather on a weekly basis, seminars and special occasions such as Mother and Fathers Day. The Family Centre features a lending library with all kinds of resources for people in the community. |
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A reception and catering area provides a facility for approximately 150 people for fellowship and support following the Funeral Service. Catering is available to those who do not have access to a church auxiliary or a service club. |
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The W. J. Jones & Son
Family Centre represents an extension of services provided by W. J.
Jones & Son Funeral Home. Situated one block east of the Funeral
Chapel on Athabasca St. E. After Care Program The W. J. Jones & Son Family Centre was established to aid those in the community seeking information on issues relating to death, grief and bereavement. In an effort to meet the continuing needs of the families in our community we offer several programs designed to provide extended support to those in our community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Our Continued Care Coordinator is available to assist families in the days that follow a funeral. She is also there to lend and ear and when appropriate direct people to other organizations dealing with grief recovery. Special Holiday Memorial Services Throughout the year on special holiday occasions W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home invite all people of our community to a memorial service which is held in a local church in our community. The service is designed to allow those who are facing a "special day" after a death, to share support with one another. Library and Resources The Family Centre features a lending library with books, periodicals, videos and cassettes on a variety of subjects related to death, grief and bereavement. Anyone in the community: community educators, students, ministers and congregations, health care workers, care givers and families who have experienced a death are invited to use the resource centre. Special materials are available on the subjects of:
Many, other brochures are also
available. Preneed Funeral Planning Many people are considering and are prepaying their funeral services. Information on the subject of preplanning a Funeral Service are available at the Family Centre's Preneed office. For those not wishing to come to the funeral home for personal reasons our Funeral Councillors will meet you at the centre and help you plan and look after all the arrangements and decisions that you will make. You may call and make an appointment to discuss the many options available at 693-4644. Reception area and Catering The Family Centre provides a facility for approximately 150 people to gather after a funeral or prayer service for fellowship and support, with out the concerns of preparing or clean up afterwards. Families wishing to look after their own receptions, the Centre offers a kitchenette and all the amenities that will be required. Catering is available for a charge to those people who do not have access to a church auxiliary or service club.
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