Planning A Funeral
As ideas and conventions linked to the type of funeral people want change, so too have many people's attitudes to the type of funeral or memorial service they want. One of the fundamental aspects of many of the rites associated with world religions is the celebration of the person's life and more and more people want a service that reflects this and helps create a lasting memory.
People are beginning to request services that are more personal and that adequately reflect the person and the sort of life they led.
Favourite music, both classical and contemporary is increasingly common; particularly at crematorium and people now often incorporate photographs or mementoes.
Because of the taboo that is associated with discussion, planning or preparation for death by anybody other than those closest to it, any expression of preference or forward planning is considered macabre and untimely.
It seems that we plan for so many things in life, some of which may never happen, such as taking out travel, accident or terminal illness insurance cover, so it must strike us as strange not to plan for the one thing guaranteed to happen to us all!
It is worth remembering that 'dying wishes' or messages can assume extreme importance for those you leave behind. It gives them a way of giving to you when you are no longer there. It may be a focus for meaningful or constructive activity when everything is falling to pieces.
Our philosophy is to help family and friends to say goodbye to loved-one in a manner that they feel is most appropriate. Because this type of funeral is unique, you might be wondering what you can do.
The answer is almost anything.
A little extra thought, and not necessarily any more expense, can make all the difference between a service that is soon forgotten and a lasting fond memory.