John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd. is located on 119 South 15th Street in the South Side of Pittsburg
If I could send a ‘digital care package’ to the caregivers in my life, I think it’d have these things and more! We are so grateful for the caregivers in our community, both family members who step in and professional caregivers. They deserve special recognition and endless support.
...A beautiful and personal way to honor their memory. The painting could be of whatever you desire, and completely unique. What are some ideas you have for memorializing a loved one?
Always be conscious of state and federal laws when scattering, and be sure to check with the location first. Cremation is an ancient tradition, dating back at least 20,000 years. Scattering cremated remains is a wonderful and time honored way to lay your loved ones to rest. Do you have any interesting places you’d want to be scattered? Get our complimentary Cremation: Things To Consider PDF today: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
Is Cremation the right choice for you? Consider these when making a decision:
1) Cremation opens up more options, not less. When you choose cremation, you can still choose service and celebration of life options. You get to decide how cremated remains are dispersed: scattering, urn placement, burial and more.
2) Cremation is a permanent decision. It’s best to think through this decision, and be sure it discuss it with your loved ones.
3) Some religions and denominations have different views on cremation as a final disposition. If a religious funeral is a priority for you, make sure you know your religion’s stance on cremation.
4) Cremation is still a relatively new choice and therefore concerns arise regarding respect of the body and respect for cremated remains. It’s important to note that only the highest standards exist for cremation, just like burial.
Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our free handout, Cremation: Things To Consider: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
Do you know which song(s) you want played at your funeral? Here’s 5 common funeral songs:
Amazing Grace
My Way by Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable by Natalie Cole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Monday morning blues is spontaneously transformed into glorious public sing-a-long! Best i've ever seen. Full story behind this morning can be found here ht...
As pictured, all eligible Veterans receive an American Flag as a part of their burial benefits. Eligible Veterans are also entitled to a Presidential Memorial Certificate, signed by the sitting President, thanking them for their service to our country. Depending on the time served, Veterans may also be eligible for compensation. Are you are interested in learning more about funeral & burial benefits for Veterans? Visit us at https://www.gmiterfuneralhome.com/ to learn more.
We believe cremation can and should be an experience. Saying goodbye to a loved one is necessary regardless of what you choose for the body’s final resting place. The grieving process starts at a funeral, celebration of life, or gathering of some sort.
In planning for your own funeral, or at the time of need for a loved one, consider creating an experience for friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors to say goodbye and begin the grieving process.
If you would like us to contact you to answer any questions regarding a celebration of life, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/
Taking the time to remember a loved one who has passed with family and close friends is a great way to share fond memories. It can also help you to express complex feelings with people who truly understand.
We are here to help when you are ready. We walk alongside you as you explore your options and make decisions. Do not be afraid to reach out today at http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/ and we will help make it easier.
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” - Earl Grollman
What emotions do you feel from your grief? Don’t let anyone lead you to think that there is a timeline or any organization to grief. Sometimes grief feels like fear, other times like anxiety, many times sadness, and even it feels like bittersweet moments in the present.
If you are interested in getting some inspirational grief poems, click here: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/grief-poems/
This is a good question to ask. We like to be upfront about embalming. Embalming is not required by law, except in a few special circumstances. In nearly all cases, you do not have to embalm. Contact us if you have specific questions about this or other topics. We are always striving for honest and open communication on all things funeral related.
Both your loved one and the team will appreciate the support. Be sure to have your loved one’s favorite snack and drink ready too. Which teams will you be rooting for?
We get a lot of questions where people are unsure of if they can do something or even suggest something for their own funeral, or when arranging for a loved one. In fact, we wish there were more of them. When you come to us with specific questions or requests, we end up with a more unique and personalized experience for those attending the funeral. You know yourself and your family best, so... ask away!
If you would like us to contact you to answer any of your questions, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/
Staying organized is a great way to reduce the stress and confusion that can come along with estate planning AND funeral planning. It will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Do you have any tips to get organized? Share with us by commenting below!
We are here to help our community. If you would like us to contact you about planning ahead, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/
If now is the right time to plan ahead for a funeral, we are here. We will help you understand all of the options available and plan ahead, without stress.
If you would like us to contact you, let us know at http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/ if you prefer communication by phone or email.
An urn can be made from almost any material and come in a variety of shapes. Some common types of urns are a decorative urn, biodegradable urn, religious urn, companion urn, and keepsake urn. With many choices available, finding an urn that fits your style and wishes can easily be done. Make sure to take some time to sit down and review what will be best for you before you make decisions. The first step? Decide what will be done with the deceased cremated remains. Share if you prefer communication by phone or email and we'll reach out to you shortly: http://204080l.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/
We take great care in answering this common question. Just like adults, children’s grieving journeys can begin at a funeral. So the short answer is yes.
The long answer: We think it’s best that you share with your children as much as possible in preparation of what they will experience. Explain to them that there will be people there that are sad, and even crying. Be sure to let them ask as many questions as they can in advance. For babies, toddlers and very young children, it is up to you if you think they can participate in a visitation, funeral, celebration of life, or gathering.
There comes a time to turn inward. Reflect on what it is we’re leaving to those we love. It is a true act of GREAT responsibility. Are you living in a way that is building the legacy you wish to leave?
Although not all veterans grieve in the same way, sometimes the unique conflict situation veterans face and their inability to take time off to grieve the loss of a fellow service member, frequently brings on specific instances of survivor guilt and traumatic grief.
Survivor guilt can be very intense for veterans, in fact it is most common among veterans diagnosed with Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic grief occurs when a loss is sudden, violent, and/or completely unexpected. This kind of grieving can also extend into physical pain, mental anxiety, and stress disorders.
There is no right or wrong way for veterans to come to terms with grief and loss. Veterans experiencing survivor guilt or traumatic grief are encouraged to seek professional help. There are numerous resources available from family, friends, and organizations who stand ready to offer assistance.
To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.
"Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” - Dr. Seuss
If you are interested in getting complimentary, inspirational grief poems, click here: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/grief-poems/
We believe that the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces deserve special consideration. Not only do veterans receive the standard funeral and burial benefits from the federal government, we also offer additional services for all who have bravely served.
To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.
Working in the funeral profession day after day, we sometimes we forget that there is vocabulary that others outside the profession might not fully understand. “Celebrant” is one of those words…
In the funeral profession, a celebrant is a non-clergy professional that conducts formal memorials or celebration of life services. They are dedicated to conduct meaningful services that honor and remember a life lived. They can do so without linking to religious affiliation or beliefs, or include the deceased beliefs as requested. The message of their service includes unique sharing of how the deceased lived their life, their personality and values, and even memories from family and friends. Not only do they perform the funeral service, they actually plan and oversee all funeral proceedings. A funeral celebrant is there to help you decide on any and all details as you are arranging the funeral.
A funeral celebrant and a funeral director have many of the same roles. Many funeral celebrants are actually also licensed funeral directors and vice versa.
Most airlines allow cremated remains on board as carry-on or checked baggage, but the container holding the remains must pass through the x-ray machine or it will not be allowed through security. Cremated remains can also be air-shipped as cargo but only by "known shippers." In addition, to transport remains on an airplane you must provide a death or cremation certificate for the cremated remains in order to carry them on board.
Interested in learning more about cremated remains? Get our complimentary handout today, Cremation: Things To Consider here: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
In the garden when you scatter your loved one’s cremated remains, plant their favorite flowers to personalize their memorial. In their own unique way, when the flowers bloom, your loved one is still there with you. Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our complimentary handout today, Cremation: Things To Consider at http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
If I could send a ‘digital care package’ to the caregivers in my life, I think it’d have these things and more!
We are so grateful for the caregivers in our community, both family members who step in and professional caregivers. They deserve special recognition and endless support.
...A beautiful and personal way to honor their memory. The painting could be of whatever you desire, and completely unique. What are some ideas you have for memorializing a loved one?
Always be conscious of state and federal laws when scattering, and be sure to check with the location first. Cremation is an ancient tradition, dating back at least 20,000 years. Scattering cremated remains is a wonderful and time honored way to lay your loved ones to rest. Do you have any interesting places you’d want to be scattered?
Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our complimentary Cremation: Things To Consider PDF today: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
Is Cremation the right choice for you? Consider these when making a decision:
1) Cremation opens up more options, not less. When you choose cremation, you can still choose service and celebration of life options. You get to decide how cremated remains are dispersed: scattering, urn placement, burial and more.
2) Cremation is a permanent decision. It’s best to think through this decision, and be sure it discuss it with your loved ones.
3) Some religions and denominations have different views on cremation as a final disposition. If a religious funeral is a priority for you, make sure you know your religion’s stance on cremation.
4) Cremation is still a relatively new choice and therefore concerns arise regarding respect of the body and respect for cremated remains. It’s important to note that only the highest standards exist for cremation, just like burial.
Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our free handout, Cremation: Things To Consider: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/
Do you know which song(s) you want played at your funeral? Here’s 5 common funeral songs:
Amazing Grace
My Way by Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable by Natalie Cole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
(This video is so heartwarming!)
Monday morning blues is spontaneously transformed into glorious public sing-a-long! Best i've ever seen. Full story behind this morning can be found here ht...
As pictured, all eligible Veterans receive an American Flag as a part of their burial benefits. Eligible Veterans are also entitled to a Presidential Memorial Certificate, signed by the sitting President, thanking them for their service to our country. Depending on the time served, Veterans may also be eligible for compensation. Are you are interested in learning more about funeral & burial benefits for Veterans? Visit us at https://www.gmiterfuneralhome.com/ to learn more.
We believe cremation can and should be an experience. Saying goodbye to a loved one is necessary regardless of what you choose for the body’s final resting place. The grieving process starts at a funeral, celebration of life, or gathering of some sort.
In planning for your own funeral, or at the time of need for a loved one, consider creating an experience for friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors to say goodbye and begin the grieving process.
If you would like us to contact you to answer any questions regarding a celebration of life, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204080.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/
Taking the time to remember a loved one who has passed with family and close friends is a great way to share fond memories. It can also help you to express complex feelings with people who truly understand.
119 South 15th Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15203
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Check out this video on Veterans Burial Benefits. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
Check out this video on Veterans Burial Benefits. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
Are you a veteran or have family that is? Check out this video on Veterans Burial Benefits. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
Are you a veteran or have family that is? Check out this video on Veterans Burial Benefits. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
Are you a veteran or have family that is? Check out this video on Veterans Burial Benefits. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
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