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samedi 23 janvier 2010

How To Plan For A Funeral Service

By Paul Silva

Death is a harsh reality and yet we plan so little for it. Honouring the dead is an age old practice that has been constantly changing to fit into the present times. Traditionally, the funeral service took place at the church with singing of solemn hymns and a speech. However, as more people people are willing to go with personalized funeral services, the practice has undergone change over the last few decades.

Preparing for a funeral could be a very painful and difficult job, especially immediately after the death of a relative or someone close. The basic myths about funeral services include that this is a legal requirement, which it definitely isn't. Secondly, majority of people feel that it has to be conducted in a church, which again is not the case. Conventionally these services might have been held in churches but with the changing times and a drive to make these affairs more personal, many funeral services are being organized within the residence of the deceased nowadays. Thirdly, such services do not mandate the involvement of any clergy or priest or even a casket for that matter.

However, keeping in line with the idea of a personal funeral service, substantial thought should be given to the preferences of the deceased person. The choice of music must be from among the personal options of the dead, though it is preferable to have soft music. You have the option of playing recorded music or hiring a live music band.

Personal things can be displayed in the form of a collage, thereby bringing to the notice of the world the true character of the deceased. Address is extremely crucial in all funeral services including the personal ones. It could be a poem, a song or a personal speech that reflects upon the dead person.

Lastly, it is advisable to give the guests assembled at the service some kind of a memento that will help them remember the deceased forever.

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