Can I Design the Funeral Ceremony?

Name: Pellows Funeral DIrectors
Address: 138 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3216
Telephone: (07) 856 5129
Price range: $$
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These days many people wish to make the funeral a celebration of someone’s life, and the ceremony or service has become much more personalised and individual.

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If family and friends are travelling from overseas for the funeral it may be necessary to delay the service, in which case embalming may be recommended.

The funeral ceremony is important for family and friends to share their sorrow, and is an opportunity to celebrate the life of the person who has passed – to remember the good times, the humorous moments, their favourite music, their unique contributions, and to hear tributes and stories from people of all ages. It is good for children to be involved too, if they have been part of the deceased’s life.

Some of the important elements in designing a funeral service are:

Movement – how the casket is transported during the service, who will carry it; and whether you want special music, movement, dancing or a guard of honor.
Symbols – things that carry meaning and demonstrate what was important to the person who has passed, such as flowers from their garden, books and poems, candles, photographs, videos or a bible.
Music – what music they most enjoyed. This can vary from classical to rock, country to opera, hymns to pop music. PowerPoint technology is also available for the showing of photographs and visual mementoes.

Whether you need to plan a funeral now or pre-plan for the future, we are happy to provide you with a free funeral pack which contains material about Pellows and the professional services we offer.

For more information or advice please click here or phone Pellows Funeral Directors on (07) 856 5129.