Writing an obituary and announcing a death
Writing an obituary for a loved one can be difficult. We can offer offer helpful advise.
Funeral cortege
A funeral procession is also called a funeral cortege. It is a slow, solemn and respectful convoy of vehicles. The cortege conveys the deceased and mourners from the funeral ceremony to the crematorium or graveside.
Dressing the deceased
It has become popular to dress the deceased in attire that reflects a personal passion. This might be a hobby, occasion or achievement. Examples are wedding dresses, football strips, military uniforms, or motorbike leathers. You are also welcome to bring in your loved one’s make-up, perfume, or aftershave.
Carrying the coffin
A pallbearer is traditionally one of the people who help to carry someone’s coffin from the hearse to the funeral venue. If they are being buried, this would include the grave. People chosen to do this, or who would like to, are usually close family members and friends.
Alternative funeral Ideas
It’s often the little things that can make a loved one’s final goodbye or celebration more personal. Allow us to inspire you with some wonderful, unique, and alternative funeral ideas.
How to write a eulogy
Writing and delivering a eulogy is a deeply emotional experience. It can be a positive experience for some, it must be remembered that it can be too difficult for others.
The funeral reception
The funeral reception, or wake, held after the funeral service can be a traditional or unique affair. Personalised funerals become more popular. Therefore, people are choosing to use this time to celebrate the life of their loved one rather than mourn their passing.
After the funeral
After the funeral, you are not alone. Bennetts Funeral Directors will continue to support you. We offer all our bereaved families practical information and a vast network of bereavement support services.
Bereavement support
Dealing with loss and bereavement can be a very difficult and confusing time for any individual or family and losing someone we love is probably one of the hardest experiences many of us will ever go through. Our local bereavement support groups, courses, and seminars will guide and support you through your healing process. You are not alone!
When someone dies, the announcement is sometimes placed in a local or national newspaper. Writing an obituary or newspaper notice is an important opportunity to publicly announce the death and funeral details. An obituary can be used to detail where any donations or floral tributes and funeral flowers can be sent.
Information in a death announcement can be:
Name, age, occupation, and city of deceased
- Time and place of death. (some include cause of death)
- Birthdate and birthplace
- Names of surviving family members
- Memberships in local or national organisations
- Military service.
- Funeral, memorial and burial arrangements
You can mention a charity or good cause to receive donations in memory. You would write this by saying “in lieu of flowers, please send donations to (Name of Charity)”
Proof read your newspaper announcement
- Check the funeral date and time
- Names are spelled correctly
- Instructions for making donations are correct
- Obituary notices will generally include more details of the person, together with their life and achievements in more depth
Announcing a death online
It is becoming more popular to use the internet to post an announcement. This is usually on the pages of an online newspaper or on a social networking website.
Bennetts Funeral Directors will be happy to help you arrange the announcement of a death. We can give you an initial approximation of cost.
Call us on 01277 210104 or 01277 627492, we are here to help.