What does a traditional funeral service include?
A traditional funeral tends to include a full service held in a place of worship, crematorium or at the graveside, but it depends on the religion and wishes of the deceased.
Before the service takes place, there will be a viewing – usually at the funeral home or chapel of rest. This is to allow families and friends the time they need to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of their loved ones.
After the ceremony itself, a committal service will be held. Though this is a graveside ritual, it can also take place when scattering the ashes or on the cemetery grounds.
Mourners will go in procession to the cemetery or graveyard, and the hire of a hearse and limousine is often included in a traditional service.
If you’d like to arrange a traditional funeral for your loved one or need a hand making the arrangements, feel free to contact our funeral directors in Bristol by calling 0117 374 2002.
How much does a traditional funeral cost?
Here at Brunel Funeral Directors, we can provide a complete traditional funeral service for as little as £3521, depending on your choices and options.
If you’re looking to create a bespoke funeral service for your family member or close friend – either with a specialist coffin, hearse, jewellery or memorabilia – take a look at our price list.
We have been working with bereaved families in our local community long enough to appreciate that you want to give your loved one the best send-off possible. That’s why our funeral directors will arrange an appointment to discuss both yours and the deceased’s requirements in further detail – ensuring that your loved one gets the funeral they deserve, for a price you can afford.
For a better idea of how much you can expect to pay for a traditional funeral, be sure to contact us.
How can funerals be personalised?
There are lots of ways funerals can be customised to reflect the life of the deceased.
For example, instead of opting for the traditional hearse and limousine, you could request specialist transport for the day of the funeral, such as a horse-drawn hearse or a motorcycle hearse.
In terms of customising the coffin or casket, you could have it engraved and choose a coffin spray that incorporates your loved one’s favourite flowers and colours. Alternatively, you may wish to spell out their name in flowers (i.e. Mum, Dad, Nan, Grandad, Daughter, Son, etc).
Black funeral attire is traditional. However, a great way to personalise the ceremony is to ask mourners to wear a particular colour, flower on their lapel or a colourful football shirt.
What are the benefits of arranging a bespoke service?
We all have quirks, habits, hobbies and interests that shape us into the people we are today. It’s these qualities that should be celebrated in death, as they are what others will remember us by.
A bespoke funeral service is tailored to the person it honours – bringing family and friends together to commemorate the life of that individual whilst sharing fond memories.
If you’re loved one had any special requests about their funeral, a bespoke ceremony will allow you to provide them with the send-off they would have wanted.
If you’re thinking ahead and taking out a funeral plan, a bespoke funeral will allow you to arrange every aspect from the type of service to the transport, music, flowers and readings. It saves your family the financial heartache of making the arrangements when you’ve passed away, too.
For more information about our traditional funeral services and how we can tailor them to you or your loved one’s needs, give us a call on 0117 374 2002.
