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Observing ABC's Of Funeral Service And Planning
The loss of a loved one is very difficult on many levels. Unless the deceased has made burial arrangements before their passing, it becomes the family's responsibility. Before getting started with funeral service plans, remember that this is a chance to gather with others to share memories that celebrate the individual's life.
The first step is choosing through which funerary establishment the arrangements will be made. They usually assign an event coordinator to walk the family through the process. Their purpose is to advise on things such as making sure all the legal documents are completed, creating the obituary, picking a casket or urn, and all the little details that go into the memorial and interment services.
The second step is deciding who will officiate the proceedings. If the deceased belonged to a specific religious organization, chances are they would want their regular spiritual leader to take this role. If they had no such association, the family can opt to select a minister or have someone else lead.
A place to hold the services is the next step. Not only can the coordinator assist in setting this up, they can also take care of casket presentation, floral deliveries, video, sound and all necessary details of the reception. They can guide the family through creating the memorial program right down to selecting appropriate photos, verses, poems and songs.
Others may request the opportunity to speak a few words. Giving the eulogy can be one of the more emotional tasks. This heartfelt summary of a life should list their accomplishments and special attributes but should remain only 5-10 minutes long.
A funeral service has a lot of details to look after. Some things that should not be overlooked are a book for guests to sign and leave messages in, a table on which memorabilia and photos can be displayed, and a commemorative handout or program that provides everyone with a memento of the deceased. With respect for the grieving process, the ceremonies should only be between 30 minutes and an hour long.
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