Death is a harsh reality and yet we prepare so little for it. Honouring the dead is a centuries old tradition that has gradually changed to suit the times. A traditional funeral service was carried out in church, with some hymns, recitals and a eulogy for the departed. But, as more people people are looking forward to personalized funeral services, the practice has witnessed a change over the last few decades.

Conducting a funeral service right after the death of a near and dear one can be an extremely arduous job for any family. A general myth that a funeral service is a legal requirement is incorrect as no law makes it compulsory to hold a funeral service. Secondly, many people hold the belief that a service has to be conducted in a church, which is again untrue. It is noteworthy that though conventionally such services were held in a church, with the trend of personalizing, many funeral services are being held within the premises of the departed. Thirdly, such services do not mandate the presence of any clergy or pastor or even a casket as a compulsory requirement.

But, for any such personal funeral service, you have to keep the deceased person in mind while making the preparations. Music, must be something that is soft, soothing and from the personal choices of the deceased. You have the choice of playing recorded music or hiring a live music band.

Some families opt for display of the personal things of the deceased in a collage, for the persons assembled to reflect on his or her life. Another crucial aspect in any funeral service is an address, in the form of a recital, a song or even a speech talking about the deceased.

Finally, it is advisable to present the people assembled for the service with some souvenirs that help them keep the memories of the departed alive for years.

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