The role of the vigil
in saying goodbye

The vigil seems merely a custom. In truth, it has a deep role in how a family says goodbye and begins to heal.

Time for farewell

Watching over the departed for one or two nights gives the family the time it needs to grasp the loss and say goodbye in peace, not in haste.

The support of those close

Neighbors, friends and relatives come to the vigil. Their presence, a kind word, a memory shared — all ease the burden of the bereaved.

No one should go through the first night after a loss alone.

A quiet setting

Our role is to prepare a sober, well-kept chapel, with candles and flowers, where everything unfolds with dignity, so the family can focus only on the farewell.