Wednesday, January 20, 2010

How To Go About Preparation Of A Funeral Service

By Carlo Silva

One of the truths of our being is death. Each one of use has to face it and is yet unprepared for it. Honouring the dead is a very old practice that has been constantly changing to fit into the present times. Conventionally, the funeral service took place at the church with singing of solemn hymns and a eulogy. However, this trend is changing these days, with more and more people wishing to organise a more personal funeral service for their near and dear one.

Conducting a funeral service right after the death of a loved one can be a very difficult job for any family. One of the misconceptions surrounding funeral services is that it is compulsory under law for the family of the deceased to arrange a service, but this is not true. Secondly, majority of people think that it has to be held in a church, which again is not the case. It is crucial to note that traditionally, such services were conducted in church but these days, with significance being attached to a personal touch, funeral services are being held more often in homes. Thirdly, such a personalized service does not require presence of a casket or even a pastor or clergy to carry out the proceedings.

With the increase in demand for personal funeral services, it is crucial to keep the dead person in mind while planning for it. The music to be played at the service should be soothing as well as from the personal choices of the departed. You could choose from a live performance or going with pre recorded music.

Some families opt for display of the personal items of the dead person in a collage, for the persons assembled to reflect on his or her life. It is also crucial to include an address in the service in form of a speech, poem or a song in the memory of the departed by a close friend or family member.

Finally, it is recommended to present the people assembled for the funeral with some souvenirs that help them keep the memories of the deceased alive for years.

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