Lets talk about Funerals.
- By Amanda St John
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- 15 Sep, 2016
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Why don't we plan for our own Ceremony?
We spend so much time and money planning our Wedding - why then, do we not put any thought or planning in to our Funeral?
Some people do put money aside, or have insurance or a Funeral Plan to cover the expenses of their Funeral Service and that is a positive thing to do for your family - but do they know your last wishes?
On a daily basis I meet families who are struggling to know what their deceased loved one would have liked in their service, it is a very stressful time and trying to second guess what was Mum's favourite song or where did Mum and Dad meet or would they want a hymn, it all adds pressure to an already difficult time.
So without selling my own services to you I urge you all to have a chat to your loved ones about what you would like in your Funeral Service, or write down some ideas and put it with your will. Please do not write 'do what you like' as your family will still struggle to try and guess what you would have wanted because they want to give you a 'proper' send off.
Remember also, that your Funeral Service doesn't have to be in a Church, Chapel or Crematorium - you can have a Celebrant attend at home, in the garden, even on the beach (as long as the Funeral Director can get the coffin in to the location you have requested) and commit your loved one to the hearse rather than watch a burial or go to the Crematorium.
There are so many options, please give me a call if you would like to talk any of this through.
With love, Amanda Jane x
Some people do put money aside, or have insurance or a Funeral Plan to cover the expenses of their Funeral Service and that is a positive thing to do for your family - but do they know your last wishes?
On a daily basis I meet families who are struggling to know what their deceased loved one would have liked in their service, it is a very stressful time and trying to second guess what was Mum's favourite song or where did Mum and Dad meet or would they want a hymn, it all adds pressure to an already difficult time.
So without selling my own services to you I urge you all to have a chat to your loved ones about what you would like in your Funeral Service, or write down some ideas and put it with your will. Please do not write 'do what you like' as your family will still struggle to try and guess what you would have wanted because they want to give you a 'proper' send off.
Remember also, that your Funeral Service doesn't have to be in a Church, Chapel or Crematorium - you can have a Celebrant attend at home, in the garden, even on the beach (as long as the Funeral Director can get the coffin in to the location you have requested) and commit your loved one to the hearse rather than watch a burial or go to the Crematorium.
There are so many options, please give me a call if you would like to talk any of this through.
With love, Amanda Jane x
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