On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Flynn and Son Funeral Home hosted its Holiday Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony for the seventh consecutive year. The ceremony was held in a heated tent on the front lawn of Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, in view of the tree, a seven-foot Colorado Spruce which, was illuminated during the ceremony and will remain lit throughout the holiday season.

The evening began with a "Welcome" by Brendan Flynn, Sr. and an introduction of the Flynn and Son staff by Brendan Flynn, Jr. The Woodbridge High School Concert Choir and their Music Director, Beth Amory, started the evening's musical accompaniment with "Joy to the World". Rev. Curtis Paul, of the First Presbyterian Church in Metuchen gave the invocation at the conclusion of which the tree was lit, and the choir sang "O Come All Ye Faithful".

Father Sean Winters, from Holy Spirit Church in Perth Amboy, gave a comforting Memorial Message addressing bereavement and managing grief during the holiday season. After Father Sean's service the candles each attendee had been given upon their arrival were lit and Meredith Flynn read the names of each of the deceased people with an ornament on the tree.

The ceremony concluded with a Benediction given by Rev.Paul and the choir singing "God Bless America". After the ceremony refreshments were served in the funeral home living room allowing the attendees to talk with each other about the common bond they share in the loss of their loved one, a very important part of the healing process.

We at Flynn and Son wish to thank all who gave their time so willingly, helping to make the evening such a success