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| Modern wakes |
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| If you are wishing to have a wake after your funeral it is important to make sure everything is ready so that after the funeral everyone can gather to talk and share stories about your loved one. |
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| WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE WAKE > |
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| Flowers or donations |
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Whether it is a traditional or a modern funeral it is a common site to see flowers. |
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| Flowers are very popular for funerals in a range of unique designs, including floral sprays, letter tributes and shapes. |
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| FLOWERS OR DONATIONS > |
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| Choosing a coffin |
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In the UK the most popular type of material to make a coffin out of is wood... |
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| ...although in recent years that has been a growth in the amount of alternative materials being used |
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| HOW TO PICK A COFFIN > |
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| Environmental considerations |
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People are looking to hold their funeral with minimal damage to the environment. |
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| One example of a more environmentally friend material is the use of recycled cardboard. |
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| FIND OUR OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FUNERALS > |
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| At the graveside |
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| Historically in the UK there is the tradition of throwing soil or petals onto the coffin, although in recent years there are new graveside customs that have arisen. |
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| GRAVESIDE CUSTOMS > |
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| Funerals today |
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Currently in the UK funerals usually follow a traditional service that is found in the deceased's religion. |
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| Following the order of service found in the religion, using the religious place of worship and by using a religious minister. |
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| FUNERALS TODAY > |
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| Dressing for the funeral |
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| Traditionally funerals were attended with everyone wearing black, but in recent years there has been a growth in other colours being worn. |
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| WHAT TO WEAR > |
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| Bearing the coffin |
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| Originally it was generally found that the coffin would be carried by the funeral directors, however it has become more of a tradition to the family or friends to carry the coffin. |
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| WHO BEARS THE COFFIN ? > |
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| The funeral cortege |
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| Funeral corteges are a popular feature to most funerals and in recent years have seen people making this event more unique to the individual. |
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| WHAT IS A FUNERAL CORTEGE? > |
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| A lasting memory |
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After the funeral you may want to further the memory of your loved one by creating a lasting monument to them. |
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| Many people create this lasting memory by the use of a gravestone or memorial; however there are a range of different choices to select from |
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| IDEAS FOR A LASTING MEMORY > |
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| Regional funeral differences |
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| Depending on the area the deceased is from may mean you want certain customs to be followed. |
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| FIND OUR ABOUT THEMES ETC > |
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| Obituaries & announcements |
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| When it comes to creating an obituary and announcements about the funeral, such as times and venues, local newspapers are the typical method of informing others. |
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| HOW TO LET OTHERS KNOW > |
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| Woodland Funerals |
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In the UK there is a growing amount of people who are looking for an alternative location for a burial. |
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| Woodland funerals offer a beautiful place for the deceased, often taking place in meadows or forested areas. |
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| DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR FUNERALS > |
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| Funeral music & words |
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| For funerals the music can set the tone for the whole event, with the selection of music often being a set of traditional hymns or a collection of songs that the individual liked, or songs that relate to their personality. |
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| SUGGESTIONS FOR WORDS & MUSIC > |
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| Mobile phone etiquette |
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Mobile phones can sadly result in the rude disruption of funerals |
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| A large minority fail to even turn their mobile phone off during the funeral service, with forty percent of people leaving their phone |
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| TURN OFF YOUR PHONE > |
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