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What is a\u00a0personalised funeral? A\u00a0personalised funeral\u00a0is a\u00a0funeral\u00a0service\u00a0or ceremony\u00a0or memorial\u00a0which reflects the person who has\u00a0died\u00a0as well as\u00a0honours\u00a0their\u00a0life and loves,\u00a0family and friends,\u00a0their community and beliefs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first ways to personalise a funeral is through music choices<\/a>. \u00a0For example,\u00a0playing\u00a0certain songs from a band the person loved\u00a0or music from a genre or era where they were most influenced in\u00a0their\u00a0life choices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, with music, you are able to incorporate favourite artists,\u00a0meaningful\u00a0songs and bands within\u00a0their\u00a0playlists\u00a0or collections. This can\u00a0bring a certain tone and ambience\u00a0into the ceremony or could just be a background element\u00a0that\u00a0is played in various moments of reflection within the service.\u00a0This\u00a0is why song selections are important when factoring in the music taste of your person\u00a0and the creation of the ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral Venue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to personalise a\u00a0funeral service<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0through the\u00a0choice of\u00a0funeral\u00a0venue<\/a>,\u00a0location\u00a0or space where it is held. Holding the service at a place\u00a0your person cherished and loved\u00a0or had a connection to,\u00a0such as a\u00a0club, by the water, or where they grew up\u00a0can really add that personal touch. By doing this you are able to add\u00a0another layer to the ceremony\u00a0by showcasing a place they adored while additionally being able to\u00a0say your last goodbye and connect further memories in that\u00a0meaningful\u00a0place. The overall concept of a\u00a0personalised funeral<\/a>\u00a0is to\u00a0connect with\u00a0the\u00a0elements\u00a0that made your person happy and to\u00a0reflect\u00a0a\u00a0part of their life\u00a0and love\u00a0through your\u00a0ceremony and the rituals and rites connected to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good memories associated with a specific place\u00a0can be\u00a0a good\u00a0starting point for your\u00a0funeral planning<\/a>.\u00a0Convenience should be considered as well as logistics, obviously.\u00a0Perhaps the backyard of a family home or a location where the person or their family spent a lot of time. \u00a0A place that was close to the heart of the person or was connected to their career or hobbies.\u00a0Location is a significant factor\u00a0and can form a wonderful backdrop to create a ceremony, making it even\u00a0more special\u00a0for those who attend and pay their respects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other elements worth\u00a0considering\u00a0might be\u00a0a\u00a0location\u00a0they may have loved or spent most of their time, such as at a beach, park, property, home town, club or out in the garden\u00a0or bushland.\u00a0\u00a0Finding a function centre, community hall or appropriately sized venue nearby can add that level of convenience as well. \u00a0Having it take place at a sentimental location can\u00a0be a nice touch\u00a0and\u00a0can add to that layer of reflection and reminiscence in the ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these suggestions can elevate the personalisation of your funeral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial Table<\/strong> and Tributes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the\u00a0funeral service<\/a>\u00a0itself,\u00a0personal items and\u00a0memorabilia\u00a0can be included\u00a0around the coffin or in another focal point\u00a0in the\u00a0funeral venue<\/a>, as\u00a0a further\u00a0way\u00a0to\u00a0personalise\u00a0the\u00a0funeral. You can utilise\u00a0personal\u00a0or significant\u00a0items\u00a0in so many\u00a0ways\u00a0to represent your person\u00a0within\u00a0in the ceremony\u00a0space. \u00a0From trophies and medals, photos and collectables to favourite items of clothing, favourite colours or flowers, artwork and symbols of passions and pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal items that were important and representative of your person can potentially be displayed and showcased in various ways. Exhibiting these personal items on or around the coffin, having elements related to this personal item included in the order of service, on chairs and or in clothing choices of the funeral staff or mourners, or displayed on a table or display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these items can act as a powerful reminder, as well as giving a chance for these mementoes to be shown and recognised in an individual and symbolic way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Clothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clothing choices are\u00a0also a\u00a0unique way in which\u00a0attendees can participate. Favourite colours, flowers, patterns, accessories and styles loved by your person can be incorporated into the dress code of all attendees. For example,\u00a0if\u00a0your person was renowned for wearing\u00a0a\u00a0hat, supporting a team, wearing a brooch,\u00a0a cardigan or\u00a0even\u00a0a Hawaiian shirt. \u00a0Perhaps\u00a0a signature colour\u00a0or scent, each guest may\u00a0choose to wear something\u00a0or can be spritzed on arrival\u00a0to represent that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These suggestions are only the start. \u00a0To find out more, talk to an experienced\u00a0Picaluna\u00a0Funeral Director<\/a>\u00a0for further inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Esther Heffernan<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is a\u00a0personalised funeral? 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