Funeral - Memorial - Life Celebration Services...
There is no legally prescribed format for a funeral service. To honour and celebrate the life of one who has died I will create a ceremony which reflects on their life and their unique character and the influence that he or she had on the lives of others.
The service can be held in the chapel at the Crematorium Park, the funeral director’s chapel, at the graveside in the case of an interment, or any other place that you feel is appropriate. Of course, a memorial service is often held at the graveside or cremation niche, but also may be held in a place that was special to the person whose life is being remembered. Your funeral director will advise you on the procedure if you wish to have the service in a park, or beach, or at home. The funeral service, or ceremony usually includes:
The service can be held in the chapel at the Crematorium Park, the funeral director’s chapel, at the graveside in the case of an interment, or any other place that you feel is appropriate. Of course, a memorial service is often held at the graveside or cremation niche, but also may be held in a place that was special to the person whose life is being remembered. Your funeral director will advise you on the procedure if you wish to have the service in a park, or beach, or at home. The funeral service, or ceremony usually includes:
- Music, either live or recorded
- A reflection on life and death
- A Reading, some poetry, prose etc.
- A ‘Life reflection’ paying tribute to the life and character of the person who has died.
- Participation by family and friends who may read tributes, perform music, or read poetry or a reading etc.
- Symbols such as the lighting of candles or the placing of flowers by family members
- A period of silence and reflection
- Formal words of goodbye