CIVIL FUNERALS
How do you arrange
a civil funeral?
A civil funeral ceremony is for those who prefer not to have a religious
ceremony. It reflects the beliefs and values that they lived by.
Each family has individual needs and requirements. Religious and cultural
traditions, personal circumstances and feelings may all affect the type of
funeral you choose. Perhaps the deceased may have spoken of their own
preferences or left instructions.
How can you arrange a civil funeral?
Your funeral director will have a list of civil funeral celebrants in
your local area.
What is a
civil funeral
ceremony?
A civil funeral ceremony
remembers, celebrates and
reflects on the life of the
person. It can be held in a
wide range of buildings and
locations; the celebrant will be
able to advise you further. It
may not be held in a church or
other religious building but can
be held by a graveside.
Civil funeral ceremonies are
conducted by a professional
celebrant. The celebrant will
create a ceremony (in close
consultation with the family)
that is both a personalised
memoir and a loving tribute to
the deceased.
The ceremony will be
appropriate for a cremation or
a non-religious burial.
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