“We had an ashes centred memorial ceremony for my father based on an idea presented on Doug ‘s webpage. This gave us control over the timing, venue and format of the ceremony. The event was a great success and Doug did an exceptional job throughout: from his first meeting with the family, the format and… Continue reading He had a “direct cremation” – so now what?
Category: Funerals
How to get the only funeral plan you’ll ever need and it will cost you nothing
I led a funeral last week at which the message in the picture was read out as family and friends said “farewell” to Bikkar. Then at the end of the ceremony I handed out printed A5 cards with the same message as a memento. Bikkar dictated this message to his wife a few years ago when they… Continue reading How to get the only funeral plan you’ll ever need and it will cost you nothing
Are funeral celebrants good value for money?
The honest answer is “it depends” – most tend to charge a similar fee but there are huge variations in quality and it pays to shop around. Most funerals and memorials are led by a celebrant (sometimes called an “officiant”), though there is nothing to stop you doing it yourself or asking a friend or… Continue reading Are funeral celebrants good value for money?