Funeraria Luz de Paz / Peaceful Light Funeral Home

This is how it all began

When we began, we had $3,000.00 and a desire to serve. I had a family who would stop at nothing to make things happen. A mother who would tolerate nothing less than a yes and a dad who humbly awaited plans to work and other family members who wanted to lend a hand. The landlord of the building at the time asked for $2,900.00 as the lease payment and we were left with $100.00. Many consider it a Miracle, I consider that the truth! What takes others hundreds of thousands to start, we started with what we can say $100.00. We opened our doors and the people of Bridgeport clearly saw our focus and commitment to provide them with the best possible care, attention, preparations, facilities and more. Over 20 years later we are still doing the same. Back then, we went to order furniture for the inside of the funeral home, my mother said, “listen I have a credit card we can use for the down payment of the furniture”. We went and ordered the furniture. $6,000.00+ was the end price. I said to the guy at the store, “how much do we have to give as a down payment?” He said “NOTHING” keeps talking and said “I know your good for it, you can pay for it when it arrives”....now listen, anyone who knows anything of how these things work, knows this does NOT happen. Whats even more amazing is I didn’t ask for anything, It just happened. God was absolutely amazing! By the time the furniture arrived, we had conducted business to be able to pay for the furniture outright. Throughout the years, We have focused every single penny and every little bit of strength I have into developing the facilities to be what they are. We remodeled every inch of the place, every single wall, every single trim, doors, etc has been remodeled or replaced. Even floors! in some areas. I have always made sure we have the best and highest level of technology implemented for any family that comes through our doors. We were the first, if not one of the first, in the entire area to provide memorial videos to families, Live webcasting to families who have loved ones out of the area that via the web can view the services of a loved one, live, as if they are sitting in our facilities. Digital High Definition signage in our facilities. In our facilities simulcasting of services to view the services anywhere throughout our facilities and hear throughout our entire facility what is being shared inside the chapel. We most recently added additional speakers to assist people during big services to hear on the outside of our facilities while they wait in line (if applicable) and hear all the services, instructions etc. that are being shared inside. Everything can even be heard outside while people are sitting comfortably in our Gazebo when we remind them about their last opportunity to spend a few moments before heading home. We make sure everyone has had enough time to grieve, to assist them in having a productive outcome after a death. The carpet inside our facility looks like hardwood flooring, yet many have to bend down to touch and see we stop at nothing to bring an overall pleasing atmosphere to all who arrive. We have staff that helps anyone while in our facility and around our facility to receive any information and/or guidance they may need. We also provide portable PA system which we use during big services so that everyone is able to hear that one voice conducting services in a huge crowd. We were the first, of not one of the first to have the memorial blankets for our families. We stop at nothing to educate ourselves and bring only the best and highest quality products from companies who stand by their products. Some Companies we do business are Large National companies, yet we also support some small companies who provide what we consider superior products, services and attention the families deserve. Personalizing is not a far fetched option on anything yet a readily available option for most everything. Currently we are developing a broader ability for payment options for our families including pay pal, and banking associations where families may apply for credit as we all know not everyone has monies ready to go in the event of a death in the family. We continue expanding our knowledge in preparation of deceased including Cosmetology and Embalming techniques, understanding that most people look naturally beautiful and when embalmed correctly the results tend to be very comforting and well received by all family members who come to see their loved one. We stop at nothing to provide a seamless experience for probably one of the most challenging experiences in life. We can go on and on on what we have done, but not what we do best yet we will continue to do, but our main goal is for our families who are first in our book be given nothing but the best, taken care of above and beyond what they expect and provide everything above and beyond the rest! That is what we strive for every step of the way!

We thank you all for reading a little of how we began and know we are blessed to be chosen to serve your family during your difficult time to make it as bearable as we can, considering what is at hand. Blessings always to all!

Regards,

Edgar Rodriguez

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