Alternative funerals

Non-religious or humanist

If you or your loved one are not religious then there are services available which can create a funeral service around the individual personality of the person who has died.

Often non-religious funerals are conducted by  a celebrant who performs the role of the vicar in designing and leading the funeral service. There are many different types of celebrant including members of the British Humanist Association or Institute of Civil Funerals or they may be totally independent.

Themes

If you have a favourite film or pastime this could be incorporated into a funeral based around the theme. Whether it’s a decorated coffin or fancy dress or special hearse, many things can be incorporated. Ideas that already have been developed include:  North American Indian, Star Trek, Star Wars, narrow boats,  

We believe we have the right skills and imagination to suggest and fulfil a personal funeral service whatever our requirements that remains a sensitive and reverent celebration of a person’s life.

Personal

Whatever the type of funeral it is important to make the funeral a personal experience. Sometimes this can be achieved by the  inclusion of only one simple personalisation , for example we have used a tractor to pull the coffin on a trailer, for a tractor enthusiast. We are happy to discuss these and can provide advice on the practicality of certain ideas.