Personalising & Planning Funeral – Where Should I Start?

By Author: Andrew Smith
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Various studies performed in the recent past have demonstrated the advantages of a burial service plan for both the plan-holder and his/her family. However, once you have concluded that you need to prepare in advance, how would you choose what arrangements and things you would like to have at your memorial service?

Let’s take a look at some of the points you need to consider.

Music

Instead of leaving the job on one of your family members to look for the ‘Greatest Ever Funeral Songs' after you die, create a strong memorial service playlist of a few melodies or songs that mean something to you or close to your heart. There’s a high chance that your loved ones know about the type of music you preferred, but it is a far-fetched thing to think that they would have the ability to pick the song that is you loved to hear. However, if you decide to go for memorial service packages, then talk about music arrangement with the organisers and explain them the type of music or songs you would prefer, while being carried to your final resting place.

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Possibly you got married at the church or the town hall, which holds a considerable amount of memories. It might be that place or some other place you liked the most, such as a beach or your club. There’s a wide range of places where you wished to have your memorial service. But, before you die, let someone know where you want the memorial service to be held and you can book that place in advance, else you might end up having a memorial in a church.

Transport

Things have changed a lot these days and there are a lot of options available when it comes to transport the coffin to the memorial service venue, instead of a usual black hearse. The company that offers funeral package also includes the services of providing hearse, and have many different types of vehicle options. You can select from these options or even manage your own choice for transport, if you have something particular in mind.

Minister/Eulogist

Writing their own eulogy may sound extremely odd to many people, but asking a close companion, friend or a family member to do the job is widely acceptable. If you’re a follower of a specific religion or faith, then you can ask the minister/priest to write eulogy for you. If you have seen the work of a eulogist and got really impressed with him/her, then ask him/her to write a eulogy for you in advance.

All the services mentioned above are covered in funeral packages offered by different funeral organising companies. So, you need to find the funeral plan that covers all your requirements and suits your budget. Remember, a memorial service should reflect the wishes of the deceased, and you can place the arrangements you want by simply planning ahead.