10/01/2026
Planning your funeral
Your funeral can be whatever you want it to be.
It can be unique to you - traditional, religious, filled with personal touches or a celebration of life.
It can be a small funeral or large, even a combination of all of these things.
Some people choose a Direct funeral, which means there isn't a service or flowers and let's family and friends come together in their own way and time to remember you.
It can be whatever feels right for you...
If you are not sure of what you want, talk to a funeral director, clergy or trusted celebrant who can take you through all the steps.
Or you can take ideas or inspiration from other funerals that people have held.
You can plan as much or as little of your funeral, as you feel able to.
Or you can write down your wishes on a piece of paper or in an email and give it to a trusted person you want to do the arrangements.
Such as:
Do you want a funeral service or not?
Burial or cremation?
Music that matters to you?
Readings or poems?
Speakers for service that you would like present at funeral?
Video photo tribute?
Curtains opened or closed and when to be closed?
Dress code? (Doesn't have to be Black)
Flowers?
Charity choice?
Printed order of services and content?
Family pall bearers?
Do you want a Web link for people who cannot get to funeral?
Do you want refreshments after and where?
Do you want a form of prayer in your service?
What do you want to happen to your ashes thereafter?
Never struggle with these decisions on your own, always contact a trusted individual to talk through these plans with, but remember always talk to your family as well.
Ref: co-op.funeralcare
www.ajdcelebrancy.co.uk.