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 Coffins |
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Ashes, Caskets
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Urns
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The choice of coffins is huge. You may want a traditional wooden
coffin or you may prefer something that reflects a personality,
perhaps something natural like bamboo or wicker. You can also
commission your own coffin decorated in a style that suits you.
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A plain wooden casket or something fashioned in a traditional style,
or you could have a unique clay pot specially commissioned. Eco
Urns are made from completely natural materials and are fully bio-degradable
and are suitable for either burial or cremation. |
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Getting
There |
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Shrouds |
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A traditional hearse, VW hearse, a Harley with sidecar, horse drawn
carriage or perhaps a lorry. Whatever mode of transport is chosen
for the final ride, make it a fitting tribute.
Alternatively, talk to us about whatever else you have in mind. |
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An alternative to
a coffin, plain or patterned handmade shrouds are a cocoon of
soft comforting wool fitting snugly around the body, supported
by an integral layer of greenwood brier. |
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Book of
Remembrance
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Order
of Service |
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A personality can be defined and remembered through well-chosen
words so a book of remembrance is a heart-warming keepsake and something
to pass on to family and friends. |
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We can supply the order of service for the celebration and can help
with the preparation of poems, readings, prose and music. |
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Invitations |
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Music |
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As well as
informing friends and family of the occasion and giving details, you can outline the theme of the celebration
and make specific requests of your guests. For example, one of our
clients has stated in her invitations that she would like guests
to dress as they did for her wedding. |
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Music is one of the most evocative memories and funerals are often
remembered by the music that was chosen. To help complete the celebration
we can arrange a Quartet, Operatic singers, Choir, saxophonist,
pianist, harpist or pre recorded choices. |
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Flowers |
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Slideshows
and
tribute films
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Flowers are often seen as the last gift from the living to the deceased.
The choice may be a traditional wreath, individual stems to be worn
by guests or informal arrangements. Discuss your requirements with
us so that we can provide something both fitting and personal.
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Photo slideshows, Montages and Video tribute DVDs are the ultimate personal touch at a funeral. This can simply be photos moving in motion with your chosen music or old home movie videos, cine film, interviews and memories edited together to create the story of a unique life. |
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Mourning Jewellery |
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Memory
Box |
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Your loved one can be celebrated every day with the creation of a 'remembrance ring'. Form Bespoke jewellers have built on a Victorian tradition and have added modern and sophisticated expertise to
stunning designs. A remembrance ring is an individual and
long-lasting tribute. |
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An eventful life is often accompanied by a collection of possessions
that remind us of happy times, friends and family members. How fitting
to leave certain items, not necessarily valuable, to those who have
shared personal experiences with you. |
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Fireworks |
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Carved
Memorial
Stones
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Personality and character can be visualised in a firework display.
In conjunction with the Heaven's Above, we can arrange
anything from ashes being launched by rocket to a magnificent display
set to music. |
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The commissioning of a stone can be a slow, healing process for
people in grief. It can give a sense of purpose during the flat
period after the funeral. |
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Windchimes |
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Birdbaths |
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A creative and
unique way of holding your loved one's ashes is to incorporate
them into Memorial Windchimes or Glass Orbs. |
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Memorial birdbaths
are a wonderful longstanding memory of a loved one. Holding the
ashes in their frame, the birdbath can be enjoyed by all of
nature. The water resting in these carefully created pieces
become a vehicle for light and life. |
