With the increase of national firms spending millions of pounds pushing Direct Cremations we have to ask how are they using the “F” word? Direct cremations have gained popularity as a cost-effective alternative to traditional funerals, but they often omit many of the personal and ceremonial aspects that families traditionally associate with a funeral.
In light of this trend, many people are concerned that the emphasis on direct cremations is leading to a lack of meaningful ceremonies that give you and the community a change to “say farewell”. This can raise questions about the role of funerals in the grieving process and the importance of ritual and support for families during such a difficult time. So we would like to break down some myths on the word Funeral as there is no doubt that one well known national firm in particular is openly abusing the meaning of the word funeral.
So what exactly is a funeral?
Let’s be straight here a funeral is for the living . A funeral is a ceremony where your family and the local community gather to remember and celebrate a life. A life that was important, meaningful, influential and precious. A funeral is for you, your family and the community that knew and loved your family member. A funeral provides a space for grief and support to those left behind. A funeral marks the transition from life to death and gives an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and closure. In brief the “F” word should not be Miss-sold to you by anyone.
The good thing about direct cremation firms taking over the media is that it has got people talking about end of life planning.
