![]() ![]() In such a sensitive time Brie stepped in and with all her knowledge managed to not only take care of my mother which was most important to me, but she was able to professionally mediate and turn a potentially bad situation into a beautiful and peaceful outcome. Our situation was very different and in some aspects the emotions from family members were extreme. Brie came into my life when having to go make the final arrangements for my mother. I know there is only one place in Washington that I would trust to take care of the most important people in my life. I look forward to my beacon of hope and my lifesaver each week.įirst Thank you Brie, It is caring thoughtful people like yourself that make losing someone dear in their life just a bit easier. Our discussions led to many awakenings or observations along this journey that give hope for our healing hearts. I will get out and enjoy special ornaments and remember the love we shared. Christmas was the most special time of the year for both my daughter and my wife. In fact I was convinced I was not going to celebrate Christmas this year, until one of our members talked of the memories of joy while hanging special ornaments together and the special moments remembered.Īfter our group discussion my negativity turned to positivity. I was completely on my own.Ĭoming to Haven of Rest Grief Support Group is a beacon of hope and a lifesaver as I make my way through this stormy, foggy journey of devastation.Īs we share our stories we become one in our grief and our healing. My grief for Jo was "put on hold" as I cared for Jan. I was grieving the death of Jolyn when Jan got sick. ![]() My daughter died September 2016, my wife August 2017.Īs I swirled through a year of thick, confusing, scary smog I knew I needed help. This year I had 2 over-whelming and traumatic deaths in my family. I can’t thank her enough for enabling our family to come together for a service and bring closure to our Dad’s passing, for that I am truly thankful. She turned a potentially bad situation into a beautiful and peaceful outcome. ![]() Her personality and professionalism in dealing with uncomfortable situations such as this, was displayed so well in mediating between family members. When she met with me she was so knowledgeable of all that was needed for the service. She offered great ideas and the service was put together well. Brienna was awesome in helping me set up the service. My situation was a bit tense in dealing with emotions and personalities from other family members, but I felt a need to go ahead with a service inspite of the family differences. I met Brienna Smith when I decided to go forward and make arrangements for a memorial service for my Dad. I wanted to share with you my experience at Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor when my Dad, Gary Tannahill passed away. Haven of rest is uniquely excellent and I will forever be grateful to Brie and the excellent staff who continue laboring to make it so. Haven of Rest Funeral Home extends their care and concern far beyond the end of services. Since my mother's services, Brie has, furthermore, assisted me on numerous occasions in procuring and placing flower bouquets at my mother's graveside. Again, my family and myself personally could not be more grateful to Brie Smith for her leadership and the Rest of Haven staff for their wondrous efforts. After all service ceremonies, I truly felt that this was the service my mother would have deeply appreciated and loved the most. Brie and the Haven of Rest Home handled arrangements for a memorial service within the chapel, graveside services, and a reception following, with the utmost in seamless team work, genuine proficiency, and sincere concern. Brie not only quickly understood our wishes perfectly and carried them out flawlessly, she also asked questions and offered ideas that greatly helped my family towards providing a service which will long be deeply treasured and remembered by friends and family. Because I live in Southern California, making arrangements required much long distance communication and coordination. When my mother, Vera Elcano, passed away in October, 2016, Brie Smith was simply of the greatest and most astounding kindness and diligence in service and comfort. Haven of Rest Funeral Home is truly superb in the sincere care, deep compassion, and excellence of service and facility it extends in helping the grieving in arranging meaningful memorial services. ![]()
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