Arranging A Funeral - Dignity Funerals

ROMANS37- 39Typeof8:35,funeralWho will separate us from the love of Christ?Will hardship, or distress, or persecution,or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?Onefirst decisionsmakeis theNo, ofin theall thesethings wetoaremorethantype offuneralservicethat youwouldlike. Theconquerorsthroughhimwho lovedus.choicemay be influenced by many factors such as religionForculture,I am convincedthatandneitherdeath,norpersonlife,andthe wisheslifestyleof thenorhasangels,nor orrulers,northings present,whopassedfamilytradition.nor things to come, nor powers, nor height,nordepth,nor anythingelse inyouall creation,Tomakean informeddecision,can find outwillbeabletoseparateusfromthe love ofmore by visiting www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/God inChristJesus ourtypes.Wecan provideallLord.types of funeral services,from traditional religious services to colourfulcelebrations of life, woodland funerals to burials atsea.CREMATIONA ISAIAHcremation is a57:1-2type of funeral service whereintense heat transforms the remains of the personThehasrighteousperish,andTheno onetakes itistousuallywhodied into“ashes”.cremationheart; the devoutare taken service,away, andno oneaccompaniedby a memorialgivingyou theunderstandsthe righteousarelovedtakenone.opportunityto thatcommemorateyouraway to be spared from evil.Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;they find rest as they lie in death.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O0 6R F U N E R A L S 0 3PSALM 23The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;HeBeforeleadethbesidethe stillwaters.themeservicetakesplace,the hearse willyour lovedone Heto thecrematoriumHetakerestorethmy soul;leadethme in theandpathscarryingfamilyandsake.close friends willof limousinesrighteousnessfor Hisname’sfollow in the funeral procession. Upon arrival,Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadowpallbearers will take the coffin into the chapelof death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;and the service will take place. At the end of theThy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.service, the coffin is usually lowered, hidden bycurtains,or takenoutbeforeof the chapel.DependingThoupreparesta tableme in thepresenceonbeliefsof youandanointestyour lovedone,a cremationof themineenemies;Thoumyheadwith oil;can be over.religious or non-religious.myservicecup runnethSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me allDirect cremation: Direct cremations offer athe days of my life, and I will dwell in the houselow-cost funeral that allows you to bid a respectfulof the Lord forever.farewell in a simple and fuss-free way, withoutcompromising on the quality of care. It includesthe provision of a simple coffin, doctor’s feesJOHN14:1-3for medicalpapers, collection and care of thedeceased and transportation to the crematoriumDoinnotlet your heartsbe vehicle,troubled.Youbelievea specialisedfuneralbutdoesnotin includeGod; believealso inprocession,me.a minister,limousines andpallbearers.My Father’s house has many rooms; if that werenot so, would I have told you that I am goingthere to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome back and take you to be with me thatyou also may be where I am.0808 231 7126 www.dignityfunerals.co.ukwww.dignityfunerals.co.uk

ROMANSBURIAL8:35, 37- 39Who will separate us from the love of Christ?A burial service is usually a short ceremony heldWill hardship, or distress, or persecution,after the main funeral service as the coffin isor famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?lowered into the ground. Mourners are oftenNo, in all these things we are more thaninvited to attend the burial, which may includeconquerors through him who loved us.short readings and prayers, depending onFor I ambeliefs.convinced that neither death, nor life,religiousnor angels, nor rulers, nor things present,nor thingsto come,norpowers,nor height,Beforethe burialtakesplace,the hearsewill takenor loveddepth,onenortoanythingelse inorallchurchyardcreation, andyourthe cemeterywillprocessionbe able to usuallyseparateus fromthe love ofthefollows.Dependingon theGod inofChristJesusourlovedLord.one, a burial servicebeliefsyou andyourcan be religious or non-religious.A burial service usually takes place after the mainfuneral service. It is a common tradition to scattersoil onto the coffin after it has been lowered, whileother people may choose to throw funeral flowersinto the grave. When the ceremony concludes,familyand friendsplace floral tributes near theISAIAH57:1-2grave.The righteous perish, and no one takes it toOurfuneraldirectorsbe onhandto nohelpheart;the onsandavailabilitywhenunderstands that the righteous are takenchoosinga graveor burialplot, also known as aaway to besparedfrom evil.‘cemetery plot’, for your loved one.Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;they find rest as they lie in death.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O0 7R F U N E R A L S 0 3PSALM23 FUNERALSRELIGIOUSThe Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.A religious funeral is a type of service, whichHefollowsmakethme to traditionslie down inorgreenpastures;specificrituals.Every aspectHeofleadethme besidethestill waters.the funeralscan bedifferentdepending on thereligion and perhaps even culture. The decision ofHe restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the pathscremation or burial may be dictated by religiousof righteousness for His name’s sake.beliefs or may simply reflect the requests of aYea,thoughwalk throughthe valleytheserviceshadowislovedone Ibeforethey passedaway.ofTheof usuallydeath, Iledwillbyfearno evil; forThouandartcouldwith me;a tme.prayers, religious funeral songs, hymns, poems orreadings.Thou preparest a table before me in the presenceof mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil;If you are unfamiliar with any traditions of a lovedmy cup runneth over.one or a funeral you’re attending, you can find allSurelygoodness andshallfollow me allthe informationyoumercyneed byvisitingthedays of my life, and I will dwell in the housewww.dignityfunerals.co.uk/types.of the Lord forever.We are highly experienced in most religiousfuneral requirements and can provide funeralservices forall faiths and cultures. Our funeralJOHN14:1-3directors also offer facilities for ritual washing andreligioussupport.Doadditionalnot let yourheartsfuneralbe troubled.You believein God; believe also in me.My Father’s house has many rooms; if that werenot so, would I have told you that I am goingthere to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome back and take you to be with me thatyou also may be where I am.0808 231 7126 www.dignityfunerals.co.ukwww.dignityfunerals.co.uk

ROMANS 8:35,37- 39NON-RELIGIOUSFUNERALSWho will separate us from the love of Christ?A non-religious service is type of funeral, whichWill hardship, or distress, or persecution,doesn’t have a religious undertone, even thoughor famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?this my follow the order of a religious service.No, in all these things we are more thanThis allows those who have passed, who didn’tconquerors through him who loved us.belong to a faith, a funeral that matches the wayFor livedI am convincedtheytheir life. that neither death, nor life,nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present,things to come,nor powers,height, or aAnornon-religiousceremonycan be anorcremationnor depth,nor anythingelseonin theall creation,burial;it is totallydependantwishes of yourwill beableto separateus funeralfrom thedirectorlove of willlovedone.YourdesignatedGodwithin ChristJesusour Lord.workyou toorganiseyour loved one’snon-religious funeral.WOODLAND AND ECO BURIALSWoodland, eco and natural burials are funeralservices,which 57:1-2are environmentally friendly.ISAIAHWoodland or natural burial grounds offer burialsinThenaturalsettingssuchandas woodedareas,itforestsrighteousperish,no one the devout are taken away, and no onereturnyourlovedto nature arein atakendignified yetunderstandsthatonesthe righteoussimplisticmanner.usingbiodegradable coffins,away to besparedByfromevil.this type of funeral is designed to preserve existingThose who walk uprightly enter into peace;woodland sites and the species that live withinthey find rest as they lie in death.them.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O0 8R F U N E R A L S 0 3PSALM23 FUNERALSHUMANISTThe Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.A humanist funeral is type of non-religious funeral,Hewheremakethto liedownin green pastures;thememainfocusis celebratingthe life ofHetheleadethmebesidestill waters.personwhohas thepassed.Stepping away fromthe traditional and religious funeral, a humanistHe restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the pathsfuneral allows your loved one to have send-off,of righteousness for His name’s sake.which reflects how they lived their life.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadowof Whilstdeath,non-religiousI will fear no evil;for Thouwith ycomfortme.any particular traditions or customs, they tendto follow a similar format to traditional religiousThou preparest a table before me in the presenceservices. Your funeral director will be able to offerof mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil;advice and suggestions and help to recommendmy cup runneth over.celebrants.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me allthe days of my life, and I will dwell in the houseof the Lord forever.COLOURFUL AND ALTERNATIVEFUNERALSJOHN 14:1-3Colourful or alternative funerals are often vieweda celebrationof lifethanYoua mourningDoasnotlet your heartsberathertroubled.believe ofdeath,thistypeofnon-traditionalfuneralcouldin God; believe also in me.include anything from encouraging guests to dressMy Father’s house has many rooms; if that werein a specific colour(s), or arranging an unusualnot so, would I have told you that I am goingmemorial service, through to using alternativethere to prepare a place for you?funeral transport such as a campervan.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome back and take you to be with me thatyou also may be where I am.0808 231 7126 www.dignityfunerals.co.ukwww.dignityfunerals.co.uk

ROMANS8:35,BURIALAT SEA37- 39Who will separate us from the love of Christ?A burial at sea is an alternative type of funeral,Will hardship, or distress, or persecution,where your loved one is lay to rest in the sea.or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?There are only three locations where this isNo, in all these things we are more thanpermitted, although this is an uncommon type ofconquerors through him who loved us.funeral, this may be preferred for boat enthusiastI amwhoconvincedneitherlife,toorForthoseserved thatin theNavy. death,You willnorneednor angels,nor rulers,norandthingscontacta funeraldirector,theypresent,can provide allnorinformationthings to come,norrulespowers,height,thearoundand norregulations.nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,will beable toatseparateus fromrare,the loveofWhilea burialsea is relativelyscatteringChristashesJesusatoura Godlovedinone’sseaLord.isn’t uncommon inthe UK. There are usually no legal obstacles toovercome, as long as the ashes aren’t scatteredon a privately owned stretch of river withoutpermission. When choosing to spread ashes ofa loved one over water, you must also decidewhether it will be done from a boat or from theshoreline. Your funeral director can talk youthroughthings 57:1-2to consider.ISAIAHThe righteous perish, and no one takes it toheart; the devout are taken away, and no oneunderstands that the righteous are takenaway to be spared from evil.Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;they find rest as they lie in death.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O0 9R F U N E R A L S 0 3PSALM 23We can cater for any type of funeral serviceFrom traditional religious services to personalised celebrationsTheLord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.of life, our Funeral Directors will help you arrange a send-off,reflects the life of your loved one and commemoratesHewhichmakethme to lie down in green pastures;them in a special and unique way.He leadeth me beside the still waters.your localmyDignityfuneraldirector bycallingus onHeFindrestorethsoul;He leadethmein thepaths0808 231 7126 or visiting www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/findof righteousness for His name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadowof death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presenceof mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil;my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me allthe days of my life, and I will dwell in the houseof the Lord forever.JOHN 14:1-3Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believein God; believe also in me.My Father’s house has many rooms; if that werenot so, would I have told you that I am goingthere to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome back and take you to be with me thatyou also may be where I am.0808 231 7126 www.dignityfunerals.co.ukwww.dignityfunerals.co.uk

ROMANS8:35, 37- does39PSALM23Howmucha funeralcost?Who will separate us from the love of Christ?Will hardship, or distress, or persecution,or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?Thecostthingsof a funeralthe UKis 4,271 No,averagein all thesewe areinmorethananaverage ofthrough 5,000 forburialand us. 3,986 for aconquerorshima wholovedcremation. However, every funeral is unique, withForcostI amvaryingconvincedthat neithernorandlife,thedependingon ,- fromnor thingspresent,thethe typeof coffin tonorthingstocome,norpowers,norheight, andthe transport and any extras such as flowersnor depth, nor anything else in all creation,catering.will be able to separate us from the love ofGod inJesusCostswillChristbe splitintoourtheLord.following categories: Funeral director fees: Typically, these will coveroverseeing your chosen arrangements, beingpresent on the day, face to face contact todiscuss your plans, bringing your loved one intocare, preparing them for the funeral service,co-ordination of paperwork and payments toISAIAHthird parties.57:1-2Along with a standard coffin orcasket, pallbearers to carry the coffin or casket,Therighteousand no ofonetakes it toa hearseand eaths,are takenaway,andandfuneralno onesuch theas funeralmusicunderstandsthat the righteous are takenservice stationery.away to be spared from evil.Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;they find rest as they lie in death.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O1 0R F U N E R A L S 0 3The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;He leadethme besidethecosts:still waters.Third partyfuneralThese paymentscan vary mydependingwheremeyouinliveHe restorethsoul; Heonleadeththeandpathswhether you forchoosea cremationof righteousnessHis name’ssake. or burialservice for your loved one. We will prepare,Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadowcollect and distribute all the requiredof death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;documentation and coordinate the externalThy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.payments for you that are necessary for theto legallyproceed.Commonthird partyThoufuneralpreparesta tablebefore mein the presencecostsinclude Thouburialanointestcosts, ministeror celebrant,of mineenemies;my headwith oil;burialplot andinterment, scattering of ashes,my cuprunnethover.maintenance fees, church fees and memorials.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me allthe days of my life, and I will dwell in the house Optional costs: This includes extras such asof the Lord forever.memorials, catering, limousines, flowers, venuehire, order of service sheets and any otherextras that you might wish to add.JOHN 14:1-3Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believeunderstandin WeGod;believe thatalsofuneralsin me.can be expensive and we canhelp tailor your plans to fit your budget. If you’re concernedMyaboutFather’shousetalkhasmanyrooms;if thatcost, pleaseto yourfuneraldirector.We werecan alsonotso,wouldIhavetoldyouthatIamgoinghelp offer advice on ways to get help and reduce costs.Our websitealso containsof information aboutthereto preparea placea wealthfor you?support with costs.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome back and take you to be with me thatyou also may be where I am.0808 231 7126 www.dignityfunerals.co.ukwww.dignityfunerals.co.uk

ROMANS 8:35, 37- 39 your funeralPSALMarrangements23PersonalisingWho will separate us from the love of Christ?Will hardship, or distress, or persecution,or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?Whencomescreatinga trulymemorableNo, initallthesetothingswe ors through him who loved us.a morepersonal touch while still being respectful.For Ifuneralam convincedneitherdeath,nor life,Yourdirectorthatwill beable totalk younor angels,nor rulers,nor thingsthroughthe optionsavailable,but itpresent,can be helpfulnorthingstocome,norpowers,norheight,to think about some of the different waysthat younordepth,noranythingelseinallcreation,could personalise the funeral arrangements forwill beableto separate us from the love ofyourlovedone.God in Christ Jesus our Lord.COFFINS, CASKETS AND URNSChoosing a coffin, casket or urn is an importantdecision when arranging a funeral. There are manyoptions available and we understand how difficultit can be to decide when you are grieving, so wewillbe happy to57:1-2help you select the right size,ISAIAHmaterial and design for your loved one.The righteous perish, and no one takes it toCoffins range from traditional and religiousheart; the devout are taken away, and no onewooden coffins, to eco-friendly alternatives, whichunderstands that the righteous are takeninclude cardboard, bamboo, pine, willow, bananaaway to be spared from evil.leaf and British wool. If you’re looking for a trulypersonalisedoption,you canchoosea rangeThose who walkuprightlyenterinto piredbyfind rest as they lie in death.a special place, your loved one’s favourite sport,hobby or even a personal photograph.ABRI RBANGL E INGR EAAFDU INERN GASLF O1 1R F U N E R A L S 0 3The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;He leadeth me beside the still waters.FUNERAL AND WAKE VENUEHe restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the pathsof righteousness for His name’s sake.A funeral service can be held in any suitableYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadowvenue. Common venues to hold a service includeof death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;a crematorium chapel, place of worship, privateThy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.home or village hall. Some woodland burial sitesalsopreparestoffer venues,whichare suitableforpresencehosting aThoua tablebeforeme in theservice. Thou anointest my head with oil;of funeralmine enemies;my cup runneth over.While the funeral service itself is usually held inSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me allone of the venues mentioned above, a wake canthe days of my life, and I will dwell in the housebe held in any public place - from private homesof the Lord forever.to village halls, pubs, cafes and even local parks.When picking a venue for either the service or thewake, it is important to think about the size andJOHN14:1-3capacity ofthe venue, parking and accessibility,costs and availability on the day that you want toDoholdnot thelet yourhearts be troubled. You believefuneral.in God;

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