Funeral Directors - Service Considerations

Funeral
Types

We pride ourselves in delivering care and services that fit each family we serve. Not only do we guide you in making your decisions, we help you design a service that best expresses and celebrates the life of the one you love.

As far as the actual type of funeral service is concerned, most people choose from one of a variety of common formats. Here are some of the more common service types held:

Single venue service with cremation or burial

A service is normally held in a chapel, church or other external venue and is followed by a non-attended cremation or burial.
Multiple venue service with cremation or burial

A service is normally held in a chapel, church or other external venue and is followed by an attended committal service at the crematorium or graveside.
Graveside service

An attended service is held at the graveside and incorporates the burial.
Memorial service

Normally held in a chapel, church or other external venue some time after a non-attended burial or cremation. Sometimes this service is held at the time of memorialising ashes.
Unattended service

A private cremation or burial with no-one in attendance.

Service
Options

Funerals are made up of a number of components, each designed to help personalise the funeral. The aim of including these extra components is to enhance your plans and develop a more meaningful funeral experience unique to the individual.

You may want to think about the variety of things you can do to make the funeral reflect the life of the person who has died and of course, we will do our best to arrange anything we can for you.

Some of the options that are often considered are:

Funeral location and venue set up
Celebrant or Clergy
Flowers and other symbol selections
Music and tribute displays
Eulogy and readings
Orders of Service and other memorial stationery
Hearses (Contemporary, vintage, or specialised)
Service Recording & Photography

Personalise & Celebrate

By taking each of these components and delivering them to the highest of standards, we aim to create an atmosphere whereby you can reflect and share memories and start your recovery journey.

Burial or Cremation?

Whether it is simply a matter of personal preferences or due to cultural or religious reasons, the choice between burial or cremation can be particularly emotional. Some people feel that burial is the most fitting way to lay a loved one to rest and some religions strictly require burial, while other religions prefer cremation.

Choosing an officiant

For those who follow a faith it may be appropriate to have a clergy officiate, whilst others may be more comfortable with a celebrant.

Both celebrants and clergy often perform several duties as part of their care including:

Meeting with your family
Acting as master of ceremonies
Offering words of encouragement or eulogy

Choosing A Venue

Choosing a venue at which to hold a funeral service, particularly one where you will not be rushed, is one of the biggest decisions that you will need to make during the arrangement process. Some venues offer simple services with the provision of seating and shelter only, while others offer full audio-visual systems as well as catering and staff.

Coffin or Casket?

The terms “coffin” and “casket” are often used interchangeably, however a coffin and a casket are not the same thing. While both a casket and a coffin serve the same general purpose, the difference between the two is found in the design, where a coffin tapers toward the feet and head whilst being wider at the shoulders; a casket is usually a rectangular shape and has a hinged lid.

Catering & Gathering After The Service

For many people the time spent sharing some light refreshments straight after the funeral can be most beneficial. Joining together in an environment of support and love allows us to gather ourselves after an emotional farewell.

Our Facilities

We offer a selection of menus including delicious options like sandwiches, fruit platters and hot finger foods.

High Quality
Stationery

Funeral stationery can be as unique and personalised as the funeral service itself.

Our dedicated team of multimedia professionals will liaise with your arranger and using professional software and equipment, produce high quality stationery for your service.

We currently offer several stationery options, including:

Memorial Book

A personalised book which can be signed by attendees at the service.
Orders of Service

Personalised booklets outlining the order of your funeral service.
Photo Slideshows

Pictures tell a thousand words and our personalised photo slideshow presentations allow you to use up to 60 photos to tell your loved one’s story.
Thank You Cards

High quality printed cards and envelopes are an ideal way to show your appreciation for assistance, both practical and emotional, during this time.

Service Considerations

Funeral Types

Single venue service with cremation or burial

Multiple venue service with cremation or burial

Graveside service

Memorial service

Unattended service

Service Options

Personalise & Celebrate

Burial or Cremation?

Choosing an officiant

Choosing A Venue

Coffin or Casket?

Catering & Gathering After The Service

Our Facilities

High Quality Stationery

Memorial Book

Orders of Service

Photo Slideshows

Thank You Cards

Funeral
Types

Service
Options

High Quality
Stationery