Alternative Funeral Ceremonies

The word ‘alternative’ doesn’t necessarily mean that ceremonies must be strange! It is true that these ceremonies are not perhaps as conventional as the traditional style of funeral, but they allow a broader and more open perspective to a funeral ceremony.

Personalised and Unique Alternative Ceremonies.

Alternative ceremonies can embrace and honour the personal beliefs of the person being remembered. As a celebrant that specialises in alternative funerals, I will ensure each ceremony represents the individuality of the person.We can include individual, rituals and themes so that the telling of the story of a person’s life is truly unique.

Alternative elements

Alternative elements can be included to truly celebrate the life of the person. For example, I have conducted ceremonies that have included:
Drinking of shots and downing of beers
Dancing to a favourite song how the person used to dance (I have done the Time Warp and Congo in ceremonies before now!)
Singing and chanting specific songs
Waving of glowsticks/playing of games such as bingo

Many rituals and symbolic ceremonies can be performed to recognise the Rite of Passage in an alternative funeral ceremony.
Alternative rituals can also be included in the ceremony such as:
Tree planting
Lighting of candles (venue approval required)
Memory boards and boxes
Memory Stones
Balloon or Dove release
Tying of messages to the coffin
Writing messages on the coffin
Interactive puzzles and colouring for children
Open mic – this can be arranged to happen after the ceremony so that anybody can be involved
Memory Tables

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Natural Burials, Green Eco-Friendly Funerals

Nowadays, there are many options for Green Funerals. Coffins and vehicles can be sourced from sustainable resources and funeral directors can help with the arrangements.

Natural burial grounds may allow the planting of shrubs, and some may permit the planting of trees. Eco-friendly vehicles are also available from funeral directors.

There are many options to support lowering environmental impact.

Direct Cremations, Memorials and Scattering of Ashes Ceremonies

A direct cremation or burial is often chosen and can be more economically suitable.
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Funeral Directors will make the arrangements for direct cremations or burials and saves the cost of a crematorium or church service. A celebrant can help arrange a Memorial or Scattering of Ashes Ceremony afterwards to ensure the person’s life is celebrated after the direct cremation at a reasonable cost.