By Anna Yoder | Columnist

Some people may think they are invincible and will live forever. Others fully understand our time on earth is limited. Regardless of your school of thought, it happens to all of us — we pass on from this world.

“Don’t Fear The Reaper” is a song by the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult  from their 1976 album Agents of Fortune about the inevitability of death. It is also a song that references Romeo and Juliet as an example of eternal love — the type of love we continue to have for our dearly departed. Always there and never ending.

We have eternal love for our dearly departed; yet most often we also experience a time of deep sadness. During that time of deep sadness, it is important to surround yourself with your family and friends who love you. It also becomes a necessary time to find caring professionals who can help you make the final arrangements for your loved one.

If you are like me, you might be thinking: where would I find a caring professional? Please allow me to point you in a positive direction to a wonderful Northside business that can help.

As an Arimathean for my church (i.e. parishioner who attends and serves funeral masses), I have the distinct pleasure of meeting with many funeral directors from various funeral homes. They are all professional and caring. Yet, there is one funeral director that stands out in my mind who exudes kindness, a calming and compassionate presence, and offers the utmost care for the deceased and their families. It is LeeAnn Sherman — the affable owner, funeral director, and supervisor of Stephen M. Brady Funeral Home (aka Brady’s).

Check out the April edition of The Northside Chronicle for the full story.