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Your Choice Of Funeral
People often take great comfort in a ceremony. To help you determine what elements of the traditional funeral are most appropriate for your situation, it is important to understand the benefits of each
"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living" Marcus Tulliuis Cicaro
Funeral Services
A funeral service is the customary way to recognize the death of a loved one and to share memories with others. It is very much a personal matter for the bereaved. It can be a very simple service where by someone says a few words, or a few people may wish to speak about the deceased and their life. Some of the things people may want to consider are:
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What music would they like to play (normally something that may remind them of their loved one)
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What sort of flowers they'd like
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Do they want to display pictures of their loved one
The Procession
When Funeral Arrangers talk of the procession, this generally refers to the journey from the funeral home to the cemetery and grave side. Family and friends can choose to follow the hearse bearing the coffin or meet at the cemetery. This is a sign of mutual support and respect for the deceased.
The Committal Service
The Committal comes at the end of the service either in the cemetery when the coffin is being lowered, or in the Chapel if the full service is held there. The words that are said are the final words said by the funeral officiant and are basically committing that person back to the earth. Depending on a families beliefs these words can differ to suit.
Online Memorials
At Inzuzo Funeral Home we have the facility to have what we call a 'Life Celebration'. The family supply photos and a piece of music and this is put together in the form of a DVD and is shown on a screen at the front of the chapel. This gives us time to reflect on our loved one and for others to enjoy the photos of a lifetime, sometimes they make us laugh and sometimes cry, never the less it's a time to reflect on a unique individual.
Alternative Funerals
We endeavour to tailor a service that reflects the needs of the family whilst paying respect to the deceased, within a budget suited to you. At the conclusion of the arrangement you will be given a breakdown of all costs. You will also be given confirmation of the funeral arrangements. You can contact a consultant anytime you wish to discuss, confirm or alter arrangements.
