Death is one of the harsh realities of our existence that we are never ready for. Paying respects to the dead is a centuries old custom that has constantly changed to fit the times. A conventional funeral service used to be carried out in church, with some hymns, poems and a eulogy for the departed. But, this practice is changing these days, with more and more people wanting to organise a more personal funeral service for their near and dear one.
Planning a funeral service, immediately after the death of a loved one can be quite a disturbing and painful experience. A general myth that a service is a legal necessity is far from truth as no law makes it mandatory to conduct a funeral service.
Secondly, a majority of people have a wrong belief that a service can be conducted only in a church. It is noteworthy that though traditionally such services were carried out in a church, with the trend of personalizing, many funeral services are being conducted within the premises of the deceased.
Thirdly, such services do not need the presence of either the pastor or the casket and can be easily held without either.
But, in keeping with the idea of a personal funeral service, substantial thought should be given to the preferences of the deceased person. The choice of music must be from among the personal choices of the deceased, though it is advisable to have soft music. You can either hire a live music band or decide to go with music records.
Personal items can be exhibited in the form of a collage, thereby showing the world the true character of the departed. Another crucial aspect in any funeral service is an address, whether as a poem, a song or even a speech talking about the deceased.
Finally, it is advisable to present the people gathered for the service with some mementoes that help them keep the memories of the deceased alive for years.
Give your deceased loved ones the funerals they deserve with serene funeral services. Free reprint avaialable from: Holding A Funeral Service In Memory Of The Deceased.
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