Funeral Ceremony
We can facilitate a funeral ceremony that incorporates any faith, traditions or rituals that are meaningful to you and your person. Once a location and type of funeral is chosen then a funeral can be personalised. Our ethos is, if it's legal then it's possible.
There are so many options available that makes a funeral personal and truly meaningful, one of our caring funeral directors will discuss this at the funeral arrangement.
Officiating the funeral service - this can be a celebrant, clergy, family or friend. We can help with recommending a celebrant or clergy person that will suit the vibe of your person and family. They will meet with the family, learn more about your person, discuss the desired type of farewell and then draft a meaningful service.
Here are some great resources to help in the planning of a funeral:
Writing a Eulogy
A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral or memorial service to honour and remember the life of your person. Writing a eulogy can be a deeply emotional and challenging task. It's a way to celebrate their life, share their story, and express your feelings. It aims to highlight all the positive aspects of the person's life, and share cherished memories.
It’s usually delivered by a close family member or friend, but can also be read by the celebrant or clergy officiating the funeral. It can be therapeutic for families to write their person’s eulogy, even if they have someone else deliver it.
As a rule of thumb, we find it’s nice to keep the main eulogy around the ten-minute mark or under. This generally means writing around 1,000 words and other tributes up to 500 words being around five minutes each.
Here is a guide to help get you started:
Introduction: "Good morning/afternoon. My name is [Your Name, and I had the honor of being [Relationship] to [Deceased's Name]. We are here today to celebrate and remember the life of someone who meant so much to us all."
Life History: "[Deceased's Name] was born on [Birth Date] in [Birth Place]. They grew up in [Place], where they attended [School/College]. After graduating, [He/She/They] [worked/achieved/married]..
Personal Memories: "One of my favorite memories of [Deceased's Name] is when [personal anecdote]. This story perfectly captures [his/her/their] [character traits, such as kindness, humor, etc.]."
Values and Achievements: "[Deceased's Name] was passionate about [interests/hobbies]. [He/She/They] always [describe a value or belief, such as helping others, working hard, etc.]. [He/She/They] achieved [list achievements]."
Conclusion: "[Deceased's Name] touched the lives of so many, and we will always remember [him/her/them] for [specific qualities]. Thank you for joining us to honor and celebrate [his/her/their] life. [Deceased's Name], we love you, we miss you, and we will never forget you."
We will help you say goodbye to your special person in whatever way you feel is the right way.