Once you become a parent, your whole life changes. Your eyes open up to the magic of childhood once again. Everything seems bigger and brighter for your children. You want everything to be the best it possibly can be for them. All of a sudden, things are exciting again. The mundane becomes a brand new experience - something that you’ve never seen before. 

Through eyelids so heavy they feel like concrete shutters being pulled right through to the center of the Earth and the clutter everywhere that always seems to be under your feet no matter where you put it, you get to see the magic of life in its purest form. There’s nothing more innocent than a child. Their experience is so much brighter than our own. 

The Power of Parenthood. 

A child makes you want to become better in yourself. There are things you find yourself doing that you never thought you’d be doing before. With parenthood comes a strength you never knew you had. 

Your child looks at you like you’re invincible. You are their superhero, their comfort, and their constant. Until you’re not. 

Invincible? Fallible. 

Despite your child seeing you as a superhero, you’ve never been more aware of your mortality. Yes, there’s an incredible strength that comes with parenthood. But the weaknesses are not to be ignored. 

You’re not invincible. However, deeply your child might believe it. As a parent, you notice more things around you. The world all of a sudden is big and scary, with so many things out there that can harm. You’re on edge most of the day worrying that something will harm them and want to do everything you can to protect them from every danger. 

Look Up.

Think about the relationship you have with your parents. No doubt that will have changed when you became one yourself. It makes you think about how you were raised, what you want to take forward, and what you want to change. 

This leads to several avenues of thought. What is the thing you dread as someone's child?

What Happens Next?

Something that you can make easier for them is what happens after you’re gone. One of the first things to think about when you have children is to sort out your affairs. There’s nothing worse than a child being left without a plan. And that parental instinct to make sure everything is okay for them is the perfect driving force. 

A Terrible Thought.

It’s not pleasant to think about life after you’re gone. But it will benefit those that you leave behind. Not only does it outline clear wishes of yours that you would leave your family to carry out but it takes away the painful process of thinking about the plans. 

From the type of service you want to the specific choice you’ve made from a collection of funeral cremation ash urns, everything is completely taken care of. It means you’re still there for them after you’re gone. You can still be that constant and reliable rock even when you’re not there to do it yourself. 

That way, your family and loved ones have more time to process the weight of the loss as well as spend time celebrating your life. This will help them grieve in the long run. 

No Worries.

Planning a funeral is so stressful for families. The responsibility lands on one person, usually a spouse or the eldest child. Even worse if you're the only one around. It’s important to take away as much of that stress as possible. 

By organizing everything in advance, it takes away that stress of doing everything on their own. The constant pressure of the perfect send-off will be alleviated and your loved ones can spend more time supporting each other.

Good Grief. 

Your loved ones can concentrate on each other. That's the best outcome there is. A shared tragic event brings people together in ways you can't fathom until it happens. By making sure the tough parts are taken care of, the grief process will be so much easier for those left behind. 

The Takeaway. 

Whilst contemplating your mortality is not the ideal way to spend an afternoon, it is more important than you think. 

Be the support your family needs even when you're gone. They'll appreciate every effort you've ever made and find comfort in the fact they can still rely on you.