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REMOVING THE MYSTERY AND
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Articles from a Funeral Celebrant
Direct cremation: the simple, low-cost option for a no-fuss funeral service
A direct cremation is a type of cremation that does not involve a funeral service or visitation at a crematorium. A funeral home, crematorium or independent funeral director can arrange a direct cremation. The crematorium can take the body 24 hours after death as long...
How to Prepare Yourself for Attending a Funeral for Your Mother or Father
You will have to prepare yourself for attending a funeral for your Mother or Father as it will be one of the most challenging things you do. It is essential to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the event. Grief comes in stages, and you must allow...
Mum’s Wardrobe After Her Death
This is the story of Sally and how, after the death of her mum, her life changed forever. For Sally, going through her mum’s wardrobe after her death was the most challenging task. Sally also started a new business because of her personal experiences and stress....
Questions to ask when writing a eulogy
Questions to ask when writing a eulogy A eulogy is more than just a speech; it’s an opportunity to share stories and memories with family, friends, colleagues and the community. The information you have in your own experiences or the stories you collect from family...
Music for a Funeral
What music should I select for a funeral? It’s a tricky question, selecting music for a funeral. There are three distinct pieces of music during the funeral service. Each piece represents a specific aspect of the service and has its job to do. The three pieces of...
How to write an Order of Service for a Funeral
What is an Order of Service? In short, an Order of Service (OOS) is a document that will tell the mourners at a funeral what is going to happen within the next 30 minutes (be aware that some funerals are 20 minutes). Who would you create one and why do you need to...
What should be included in a eulogy
What should be included in a eulogy will depend on the type of funeral service you are looking to create. One of the first decisions is whether the service will be a religious, humanitarian or a celebration of life. It may be easier to take a fictitious example...
Children at a funeral with a Funeral Celebrant
As a Funeral Celebrant, I have come to the conclusion that funerals are funny things. You would think all funerals would be the same, but nothing could be further from the truth. There is indeed a loose format to a funeral, and those guidelines are almost...
