A funeral is a service that is conducted with the deceased’s body present in a coffin or casket. A coffin has tapered ends and a casket is a rectangular shape.
Why you might prefer a funeral service.
- It is symbolic to have the farewell with the deceased present.
- The visual impact of the coffin can help mourners.
- The significance of the physical body of the person is highlighted.
The venue for a final farewell gathering is very significant and is restricted only by our imagination.
Private Home Local Beach Sporting Club
Recently I conducted a very beautiful funeral for an avid surfer in his
private home
and then continued his farewell across the road with a tradition paddle
out at his
local beach. I had people of all ages and beliefs come and tell me after
the service
how fitting this had been and how it had truly honoured the individual
they
all knew and loved.
Olwen Boaden, Marcoola Q
10 April 2007
Dear Chris,
On behalf of Mal’s family, and myself, I would just like to say a heartfelt thanks for your valued guidance and help during the days of the preparation of Mal’s funeral last December.
You brought into my home at this tragic time, serenity and peace that allowed us to make considered decisions about the way that we would like to farewell Mal and making this day a celebration of Mal’s life. Your suggestions gave us an opportunity to personalise our farewell with a reflection on Mal’s life and his love of the surf.
Holding the funeral service at our home and organising a “paddle out” from our beach were wonderful suggestions that gave our families and friends the opportunity to get together in the place that Mal loved most.
Your cheer and patience through these days was so very comforting and your management of all the small details that I hadn’t thought of was invaluable. You were always a couple of steps ahead of me…thank heavens.
Thanks again
Olwen Boaden
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