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What To Know When Considering Secular Funerals
If individuals are interested in a non religious funeral, they will have to look over some things beforehand. When a person who loved secularism passes on, some tough will decisions to be made. With luck, however, a perfect ceremony can be planned that will be agreeable to all involved
One of the best things that people can do is procure a gravestone that is secular. It should not contain any Christian messages and should rather include a nice saying or two that will allow loved ones to feel better about things. The gravestone can be carved from marble or granite and should remain in great condition through the years.
Humanism should be stressed. If the individual who was deceased has dedicated his/her life to secular values, then religion should be kept out of things. People might even look up certain humanistic sayings, which can then be added to the program for no extra charge.
Books might also be brought into the fold. If the family member had long been in love with Twain or Einstein, a few sayings from these authors can be read aloud. Some of the deceased's favorite books might even be set up at the ceremony for others to view.
For secular ceremonies, hymns will have to be avoided at all costs. Instead of using hymns, poetry might be a good alternative. The sonatas of Beethoven and Mozart might also be enjoyed by many different kinds of people. The goal is to produce a ceremony that is radiant and beautiful.
In the end, setting up a non religious funeral does not have to be overly difficult. As long as people follow their hearts, they should be successful. If they need guidance along the way, they can rely on friends who have been through such ceremonies in the recent past.
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