Final Touches
Here are a few things to consider once the funeral arrangements have been made to be completely ready for the day of the Funeral:
Meeting The Officiant
The Officiant is the name we give to the person who will lead the funeral service for you. This person can be anyone you choose, from a minister of religion to a non-religious celebrant, the choice really is yours.
Whatever type of Officiant you choose, we will ask them to contact you so you can talk about the things you might want them to say about your loved one. They will prepare or collate all the wording for the service and will be there to support you, your family and loved ones on the day.
In addition you can discuss with them:
- Your Music choices
- An Order of Service
- The style and tone of the funeral
Orders Of Service
Printed Order of Service booklets can be a way of both allowing those present to follow the service, but also provide a special keepsake from the day.
Music
As a general guideline, you can have up to four pieces of music, including Hymns at the crematorium, so please liaise with us about your music and hymn choices, as we can make these arrangements.
If you are holding a Funeral Service or Mass before we attend the crematorium or cemetery, we will need to arrange the music directly with the chosen place of worship. If an organist is required, we can organise one.
If the place of worship needs any help with playinging your music, please contact us and we will be able to help..
Flowers
Here are a few things to consider once the funeral arrangements have been made to be completely ready for the day of the Funeral;
Flowers are a very traditional expression of sympathy. We are more than happy to receive floral tributes at our branches on the day of the funeral in order to dress the coffin and hearse or collect them when we arrive at the home address, place of worship, crematorium or cemetery.
Visual Tributes And Live Streaming
Many Crematorium chapels now offer the chance to include a visual tribute as part of the funeral service. This can take the form of just a single photo, displayed on a screen, or up to 25 images of your loved one, presented in a professional way, accompanied by a favourite piece of your choosing.
There is also the opportunity to have the service live streamed for people who are unable to attend, with the option to watch the service again for up to 28 days.
In addition, both the visual tribute and the web-streaming service can be downloaded as a keepsake.
Speak to our team if you are interested in either of these options.
Donations
If you would like to do something in the name of your loved one, why not consider setting up a donation page, where people can contribute to a charity or cause of your choice. We have a partnership with Funeral Notices and can make this arrangement for you, when you talk to us about the funeral
Carrying The Coffin
Please consider if you or your family and friends would like to carry the coffin on the day of the funeral. You will need to provide either four or six people to undertake this duty.