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What Makes Tender Funerals Different?At Tender Funerals, we distinguish ourselves not merely through the services we provide, but through our fundamental philosophy and approach. As a not-for-profit community enterprise, we emphasise transparency, choice, and affordability, ensuring that no one has to compromise on the dignity and personalisation of farewells during times of emotional and financial distress.Our ethos is guided by kindness and a deep respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families. We believe in empowering our community with knowledge about after-death care and involving them in the funeral process, rendering it a more inclusive and poignant experience. This approach significantly eases the burden during these challenging times.By consistently prioritising people over profit, we commit to offering meaningful, beautiful funerals that honour the deceased while supporting the bereaved. We pledge to remain community-owned and not-for-profit, guaranteeing that our focus remains on delivering value and support to the families we serve.

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Here are the top tips to consider when planning your funeral memorial speech. Plan a funeral speech people will remember.#grief #grieving https://lnkd.in/gwMMiewq

The older we get, the more likely we are going to be called on to speak at a funeral, memorial or celebration of life. Here is some practical advice.#grief #griefsupport

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Education Read:When talking with families we often get asked if we can accommodate a particular type of service. Let’s look at the meaning of some commonly misused funeral industry service terms. There are 3 main service types that you as a guest can hone in on to know what to expect ahead of time when attending a service at a funeral home, cemetery or some other non traditional location.Vieiwng: A vieiwng as the term clearly states, is when the decedent is physically being viewed in a casket. Memorial Service: A memorial service is a celebration or service held without the body or cremains physically present at the service. This ceremony honors the memory of a loved one. You would typically find a photo of the decent as the focal point at the service.Calling Hours:This type of service is typical when describing a service with the decedent present but they are in an urn or a closed casket. ( * this is not a viewing) Graveside or Cemetery Service:At this service you can expect to see either an urn of casket. The service is typically held at the burial site or in a chapel. Military Honors:This is an add on to the above. It is typical to see at the conclusion of a service to honor a veteran who is either active duty or has been honorably discharge from the military. Celebration of life:This type of service is a more modern term with regard to the funeral industry and its long history. This service type is a hybrid. It really doesn’t describe the type of service being held. It can be used in conjunction with just about any of the above. Its purpose is encourage a positive life celebration as opposed to the stoic and traditional style services of the past. For example: 1. There can be a celebration of life ceremony at the end of a traditional vieiwng. 2. A celebration of life gathering can be used in place of calling hours.3. It has also been used as an alternative term for a memorial service. If you or your family have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to educate and be a resource to you as part of our service to the community. https://lnkd.in/eTpiY5p3570-654-7831

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Choosing the right attire for a funeral often reflects respect for the deceased and their family. Opt for muted, conservative colors like black, navy, or grey. For more tips on funeral etiquette, visit https://lnkd.in/eYmdj9Je.#funeralservices #funeralhome #funeral #funeraldirector

Selecting the Day and Time of the Funeral: Eight Tips You Need to Know.Honoring the memory of a departed loved one begins with the careful selection of the day and time of the funeral. In this guide, we will explore eight important considerations to help you choose the perfect day and time for your loved one’s final farewell.https://lnkd.in/d-Du3D8XServing Philadelphia & Upper Darby/Drexel Hill:https://lnkd.in/gPugyn7h

Would you know if your loved ones have pre-paid for their funerals?Funeral plans are by definition purchased by people of a certain age and that generation often regard our final passing as something they are uncomfortable discussing. Families often don’t know a plan is in existence, but now there is a new way to find out.”It’s common for people to tell their families not to worry, that they have sorted the arrangements. That’s all good, and even better as funeral plans are now regulated by the FCA with consumers’ money protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. However too often plan holders don’t share the details with their loved ones, meaning that funeral plans can go unclaimed, and even worse the family can’t follow the wishes of the deceased.As funeral plan providers, our members are determined to minimise how often that sad outcome occurs. The NAFPP is running a publicity campaign to ensure families know what is in place and having launched a very effective ‘find a funeral plan’ service late last year we already know there is a pressing need.The trace my plan service on the Association’s website www.nafpp.org helped over 200 families trace funeral plans in its first twelve weeks. One simple form connects to all our members – over 95% of all FCA authorised providers. We know families probably often won’t think about these things until the time comes but if you are a charity or organisation that works with older people, ask them if they have planned for their funeral, and if they have, make sure they have told their family the details.

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Some average costs for a funeral, according to NFDA:[National Funeral Directors Association]- Funeral home’s basic service fee (for both traditional burial and cremation): $2,300- Casket: $1,500-$10,000- Cremation casket: $1,310- Burial vault: $1,572- Burial plot: $3,581- Headstone: $2,000- Embalming: $775-$890- Third-party cremation fee: $368- Facilities and staff to manage a funeral ceremony: $515- Facilities and staff to manage a viewing: $450- Cremation urn: $295Additional costs not included in this list are the hearse, transportation for family members to the cemetery, transporting the deceased to the funeral home, flowers, a printed program for a funeral or memorial service, and more.

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I can’t endorse any one particular funeral director or funeral service provider. I work with some of the most caring service professionals in Sydney and the Central Coast. But by looking at Scott’s attached post, you will see all the items that can be the content of every funeral ceremony. You will need a funeral director at least a minimum of once in your life. If not twice.Take a look at Scott’s comprehensive list in his post. You will consider all the things he lists as part of an every day funeral ceremony. Knowledge is the key to a start to any project or task you will need to tackle at some point in time across the journey of a lifetime. Don’t wait until you arrive at the “cliff face” of a funeral. Know the answers to the questions before that time.

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Why is this even needed? I’m glad you asked. When my husband died, I had to make so many important decisions in a very short span of time. My brain was a complete fog at times. I made every decision on my own. I selected the funeral home; I drove back and forth to the funeral home numerous times by myself as the world continued with business as usual. No one offered to be with me or come with me. Did I reach out for help with this? No. Why? Because I didn’t even think it was something I needed to do. I didn’t think about asking for help because I thought I could handle it all and I did but it was traumatic; crying while driving, trying to breathe, trying to see the road through the tears, trying to focus on not violating traffic laws (mostly driving too slowly because everything was in slow motion to me at that time), etc.The obituary was never a thought to me. The funeral home never mentioned it, and this was my first time dealing with something like this, so I didn’t know all the moving parts involved. It wasn’t until a week before the service that my brother-in-law mentioned the “programs.” I was like, what programs? Why did we need programs? At this point I said fine, no problem, but I can’t do that by myself. He offered to handle the programs. I never proofread the programs. I trusted they would be what they needed to be. When I saw the programs for the first time on the day of the service, it made me wish I could have hired a professional and had some input at least in the OBITUARY portion. But by now it was too late. It was at that point a minor detail. Nevertheless, I was thankful that someone stepped up to do this part for me. Don’t get me wrong, some of my husband’s family members told me, “If you need anything let us know.” I said okay, but one thing a person in grief DOES NOT KNOW is what they need. So, a little heads up, never say “if you need anything…” because ‘anything’ is ‘anything’ and everything. We don’t know what “anything” means. This word is so enormous to us and we just can’t process what “anything” actually means or is. For details and pricing on the OBITUARY WRITING SERVICE reach out to me at info@themochawidow.com

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