Arranging the Funeral

We feel that a funeral should be a good memory. Something that you will look back on in years to come and feel proud that you did the "right thing by them." This doesn't mean spending masses of money  but making sure everything fits together and reflects the person perfectly.

One of the most important questions and most families have already decided or been instructed by their loved one on the answer.  But we can help you decide if needed.

The funeral should always reflect the individual. The family must also be comfortable on what is decided. The options tend to be a minister, a humanist, a civil celebrant or in very rare cases the family choose to conduct the service their selves. 

Music at a funeral we feel is massively important and plays an integral role in the service. From favourite tracks, hymns, classical pieces. The choice is endless. The music perhaps should be what they would want or what you feel is appropriate.

Most families will discuss the service with the minister or celebrant taking the service and allow them to give the tribute on their behalf. A few brave souls will stand up and do it for their loved one, a big ask! Press the link below for a few pointers on writing an eulogy.

 "Poetry  is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”  Robert Frost.

Choosing or writing the right verse can be  exasperating. Here are a few classic examples of funeral poems.

Just about every funeral these days will have a printed order of service or service sheet, though you do not have to have one. Most people like to take them away after the service and have them as a keepsake.  With our printer we can help you design the perfect service sheet.

Years ago most funerals appeared in the local paper. Times change, although some families still do this the majority rely on social media and online notices. We offer a free online service, with the facility to donate to the charity of your choice.

The majority of families opt to have family flowers only and donations to a charity. This would normally reflect the person in someway: Either an illness that they were afflicted with, something that mirrors their values. Occasionally families prefer just floral tributes with no mention of donations.

Other things that some people have done that add the that final touch to make the funeral memorable and special.