Death is a certainty and yet we plan so little for it. Remembering the dead is a very old practice that has been constantly changing to fit into the modern times. Conventionally, a funeral service was carried out in church and the departed was bid farewell with readings from scriptures as well as a eulogy. However, the practice has changed over time as an increasing number of people now want to go for a customized service for their near and dear ones.

Conducting a funeral service right after the death of a near and dear one can be a very arduous job for any family. One of the misconceptions about service is that it is compulsory under law for the family of the departed to arrange a service, but this is incorrect.

Secondly, most people feel that it has to be conducted in a church, which again is not true. It is noteworthy that though traditionally such services were held in a church, with the trend of personalizing, a lot of funeral services are being conducted within the premises of the departed.

Thirdly, such a personalized service does not require presence of a casket or even a pastor or clergy to carry out the proceedings.

However, in keeping with the idea of a personal funeral service, substantial thought should be given to the preferences of the deceased person. The music to be played at the service must be soft as well as from the personal choices of the departed. You have the option of playing recorded music or engaging a live music band.

Some families prefer display of the personal items of the dead person in a collage, for the gathering to reflect on his or her life. Address is very important in all funeral services including the personal ones. It could be a poem, a song or a personal speech that aptly describes the dead person.

Last but not the least, it is important to give a memento to people who gather for the funeral service, so that they can remember the dead person forever.

Give your deceased loved ones the funerals they deserve with serene funeral services.

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