by Julie Farmer | May 25, 2022 | Direct Cremation, Funeral Celebrant
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...
by Julie Farmer | Apr 20, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire, Parents Funeral, What to do after a funeral
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...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 26, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire, Order of Service
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...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 20, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Order of Service
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...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 17, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
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...