A Final Farewell
The essence of the funeral service is a final farewell to a loved one. In most cultures, this is a beautiful, formal service that reflects the history, tradition and religious beliefs of the family and the community. By providing a way to say goodbye to a loved one, these formal services help families accept their loss and open themselves to the process of healing. Their link to a family's rich history and tradition offers a sense of continuity, and is a source of comfort to the people who participate.The most meaningful and comforting farewell service is one with a strong link to the beliefs of the person being honored. It helps everyone who attends feel a special connection to their loved one's life. The shared experience of a beautiful service connects family members with each other - the people who can be their best source of comfort and support.
Our professional staff has experience in working with families from all traditions and cultures. We can help create a meaningful Farewell Service that reflects the dignity, history and rich spirituality of your family.
Secular Services
- NON-TRADITIONAL FUNERAL CEREMONY
- POTENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A NON-TRADITIONAL FAREWELL SERVICE
- SUGGESTED STRUCTURE OF THE NON-TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL
- POETRY AND PROSE
- MUSIC
Venues for Formal Services
Religious Traditions
- CONFUCIANISM
- CHRISTIAN
- BUDDHIST
- JUDAISM
- MUSLIM
- HINDU
- BAHA'I
- SIKH
- TAO
Memorial Services
- AMISH
- BAPTIST
- ANGLICAN
- LUTHERAN
- APOSTOLIC
- METHODIST
- PENTECOSTAL
- PRESBYTERIAN
- ROMAN CATHOLIC
- CHURCH OF CHRIST
- FRIENDS - QUAKERS
- ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
- JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
- CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
- UNITARIAN - UNIVERSALISM
- LATTER DAY SAINTS / MORMONS