Types of Funeral...
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Buddhist Funeral Rites
According to a tradition set at the Buddha's death, many Buddhists today believe in cremating the body of the deceased. This cremation symbolises the setting free of...
Catholic Funeral
Catholic funerals are carried out according to the Order of Christian Funerals (1989), the only canonically approved liturgical rite in the English language (rites...
Church Of England Funeral
Church of England funerals can take any number of formats, from brief and solemn to longer, larger and containing any number of hymns and prayers are requested by the...
DIY Funeral
There can be many reasons to organise a funeral without the aid of a professional funeral director not the least of which may be saving several hundred pounds, ensuring...
Jewish Funeral
Jewish funerals, like all religious funerals, should be planned and organised with the help of the religious leader - the Rabbi. In general Jewish funerals are solemn...
Muslim Funeral
As with any religious funeral, the planning of a Muslim funeral should take place with members and leaders of the Muslim community. Islamic laws and customs will...
Non Religious Alternatives to Funerals
When a non-religious person dies it may seem more proper that a non-religious ceremony be held in his or her honour instead of a more traditional,...
Organising a Cremation
Cremation or the burning of a body and reducing it to ash, is a popular alternative to a burial in the United Kingdom, with a large segment of society choosing cremation...
Organising a Funeral
Organising a funeral can be a very sad and stressful time for loved ones of the deceased. Sometimes individuals will leave instructions for their funerals in their...
