Death is one of the harsh realities of our existence that we are least prepared for. Honoring the dead is an age old tradition that has gradually changed to fit the times. Conventionally, the funeral service used to take place at the church with chanting of solemn hymns and a eulogy. But, the practice has changed over time as an increasing number of people now want to opt for a more personal service for their near and dear ones.
Preparing for a funeral could be a very painful and tough job, particularly right after the death of a relative or someone close. The fundamental misconceptions regarding funeral services include that this is a legal necessity, which it definitely isn't.
Secondly, most 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 things more personal, a lot of funeral services are being organized within the home of the deceased nowadays.
Thirdly, such services do not need the presence of either the clergy or the casket and can be conveniently held without either.
However, for any such personalized funeral service, you need to keep the deceased person in mind while making the preparations. The music that will be played at the service must be soft as well as from the personal choices of the deceased. You have the choice of playing audio records or engaging a live music band.
Some families opt for display of the personal things of the deceased in a collage, for the gathering to reflect on his or her life. Another important aspect in any funeral service is an address, whether as a poem, a song or even a speech talking about the deceased.
Finally, it is advisable to give the guests assembled at the service some type of a memento that will help them remember the departed forever.
Preparing for a funeral could be a very painful and tough job, particularly right after the death of a relative or someone close. The fundamental misconceptions regarding funeral services include that this is a legal necessity, which it definitely isn't.
Secondly, most 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 things more personal, a lot of funeral services are being organized within the home of the deceased nowadays.
Thirdly, such services do not need the presence of either the clergy or the casket and can be conveniently held without either.
However, for any such personalized funeral service, you need to keep the deceased person in mind while making the preparations. The music that will be played at the service must be soft as well as from the personal choices of the deceased. You have the choice of playing audio records or engaging a live music band.
Some families opt for display of the personal things of the deceased in a collage, for the gathering to reflect on his or her life. Another important aspect in any funeral service is an address, whether as a poem, a song or even a speech talking about the deceased.
Finally, it is advisable to give the guests assembled at the service some type of a memento that will help them remember the departed forever.
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