Death is one of the harsh truths of our existence that we are least prepared for. Honoring the dead is an age old practice that has constantly changed to fit the times. Traditionally, the funeral service used to take place at the church with singing of solemn hymns and a eulogy. However, as a larger number of people are looking forward to personalized services, the trend has undergone change over the last few decades.
Organising a funeral service, immediately after the death of a near and dear one can be quite a traumatic and painful experience. One of the misconceptions surrounding service is that it is legally mandatory for the family of the deceased to arrange a service, but this is not true.
Secondly, a majority of people have an erroneous belief that a service can be conducted only in a church. Conventionally these services might have been organized in churches but with the trends changing and a drive to make things more personal, a lot of funeral services are being held within the house of the deceased nowadays.
Thirdly, such services do not need the presence of any clergy or priest or even a casket as a compulsory requirement.
However, for any such personalized funeral service, you need to keep the deceased person in mind while making the arrangements. The choice of music must be from among the personal choices of the dead, though it is advisable to have soft music. You have the choice of playing audio records or engaging a live music band.
There is also a growing trend of exhibiting the personal items of the departed to show his or her personality to the whole world. Address is extremely important in all funeral services including the personal ones. It could be a recital, a song or a personal speech that reflects upon the dead person.
Lastly, it is recommended to present the people assembled for the service with some mementoes that help them keep the memories of the departed alive for a long time. - 42631
Organising a funeral service, immediately after the death of a near and dear one can be quite a traumatic and painful experience. One of the misconceptions surrounding service is that it is legally mandatory for the family of the deceased to arrange a service, but this is not true.
Secondly, a majority of people have an erroneous belief that a service can be conducted only in a church. Conventionally these services might have been organized in churches but with the trends changing and a drive to make things more personal, a lot of funeral services are being held within the house of the deceased nowadays.
Thirdly, such services do not need the presence of any clergy or priest or even a casket as a compulsory requirement.
However, for any such personalized funeral service, you need to keep the deceased person in mind while making the arrangements. The choice of music must be from among the personal choices of the dead, though it is advisable to have soft music. You have the choice of playing audio records or engaging a live music band.
There is also a growing trend of exhibiting the personal items of the departed to show his or her personality to the whole world. Address is extremely important in all funeral services including the personal ones. It could be a recital, a song or a personal speech that reflects upon the dead person.
Lastly, it is recommended to present the people assembled for the service with some mementoes that help them keep the memories of the departed alive for a long time. - 42631
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