Communicating Funeral Plans with Funera Sydney
COMMUNICATING FUNERAL PLANS WITH FUNERA SYDNEY
In the realm of estate planning, individuals often harbor specific desires regarding their funeral and final disposition. A funeral or memorial stands as the ultimate opportunity to commemorate a life well-lived. Thus, embedding your funeral plan within your Last Will & Testament, Living Will, or Advance Care Directive guarantees that your 'going your own way' wishes are honored by your loved ones. Planning a funeral can be an emotionally taxing task for surviving family and friends already grappling with your passing. By furnishing your Executor or Next of Kin with explicit funeral instructions during the estate planning process, you pave the way for a farewell aligned with your preferences.
In the realm of estate planning, individuals often harbor specific desires regarding their funeral and final disposition. A funeral or memorial stands as the ultimate opportunity to commemorate a life well-lived. Thus, embedding your funeral plan within your Last Will & Testament, Living Will, or Advance Care Directive guarantees that your 'going your own way' wishes are honored by your loved ones. Planning a funeral can be an emotionally taxing task for surviving family and friends already grappling with your passing. By furnishing your Executor or Next of Kin with explicit funeral instructions during the estate planning process, you pave the way for a farewell aligned with your preferences.
REFLECTING ON YOUR PREFERRED FUNERAL TYPE
Before crafting your funeral plan, take a moment to contemplate the type of farewell you envision. Would you prefer a traditional funeral in a church or chapel? Alternatively, do you lean towards a more informal gathering in a park, at a relative's home, or in your favorite natural spot? Today, the average Australian is well-informed, cost-conscious, and inclined towards non-traditional choices. Consequently, more than 90% of Australians express a preference for a simple, non-traditional service over an expensive, traditional funeral, as per a recent study by Funera Sydney. However, without explicit specifications in their Will, there's a significant likelihood that they might receive a traditional, expensive funeral instead of what they truly desired. Introducing the concept of a direct cremation, a relatively new but increasingly popular option, enables families to separate cremation arrangements from a traditional funeral church or chapel service. This approach, devoid of funeral home involvement, empowers families to personalize a loved one's memorial independently, reflecting their unique personality—at a fraction of the cost.
Before crafting your funeral plan, take a moment to contemplate the type of farewell you envision. Would you prefer a traditional funeral in a church or chapel? Alternatively, do you lean towards a more informal gathering in a park, at a relative's home, or in your favorite natural spot? Today, the average Australian is well-informed, cost-conscious, and inclined towards non-traditional choices. Consequently, more than 90% of Australians express a preference for a simple, non-traditional service over an expensive, traditional funeral, as per a recent study by Funera Sydney. However, without explicit specifications in their Will, there's a significant likelihood that they might receive a traditional, expensive funeral instead of what they truly desired. Introducing the concept of a direct cremation, a relatively new but increasingly popular option, enables families to separate cremation arrangements from a traditional funeral church or chapel service. This approach, devoid of funeral home involvement, empowers families to personalize a loved one's memorial independently, reflecting their unique personality—at a fraction of the cost.
ARTICULATING YOUR FUNERAL PLAN
The more precise your instructions, the smoother the execution of your funeral plan by your Executor and loved ones. Depending on your Will format, you may need to record your funeral wishes on a fresh sheet of A4 paper, either by hand or typing. Start your statement with 'Funeral Instructions.' Subsequently, delineate the details of your funeral plan, including your preference for burial or cremation, your chosen funeral director, and the desired burial location or, in the case of cremation, the location for scattering ashes. Include any details about a prepaid funeral plan and the company's contact information, along with any other pertinent information. Here's a sample Funeral Instructions form that you can use as a guide. You may not need to incorporate all the choices listed; simply include the preferences relevant to you.
The more precise your instructions, the smoother the execution of your funeral plan by your Executor and loved ones. Depending on your Will format, you may need to record your funeral wishes on a fresh sheet of A4 paper, either by hand or typing. Start your statement with 'Funeral Instructions.' Subsequently, delineate the details of your funeral plan, including your preference for burial or cremation, your chosen funeral director, and the desired burial location or, in the case of cremation, the location for scattering ashes. Include any details about a prepaid funeral plan and the company's contact information, along with any other pertinent information. Here's a sample Funeral Instructions form that you can use as a guide. You may not need to incorporate all the choices listed; simply include the preferences relevant to you.
FUNERAL INSTRUCTIONS FORM: BURIAL
"I, ______________ of ______________, have completed this document to provide instructions concerning my funeral and final disposition arrangements and/or requests. I have a prepaid funeral plan for a burial arranged through ______________ . The location of my signed agreement is ______________ . Or if I have not made funeral arrangements: I have not yet made funeral arrangements, but I direct to use the services of ______________ at ______________ at the time of my passing. Please call ______________ to make arrangements. I request that my funeral service be held at ______________ and the following observances be conducted ______________ .
I direct that my body, or the remainder of my body, is buried at ______________ .
Or if I died interstate, I direct that my body or the remainder of my body is/is not disposed of near where I died by burial/cremation; my remains are brought back to my home state or territory and buried at ______________ / cremated. I’d prefer my ashes to be ______________ .
Or if I died overseas, I direct that my body or the remainder of my body is/is not disposed of near where I died by burial/cremation; my remains are brought back to Australia and buried at ______________ / cremated. I’d prefer my ashes to be ______________ .
Signed: ______________ Dated: ______________ ."
"I, ______________ of ______________, have completed this document to provide instructions concerning my funeral and final disposition arrangements and/or requests. I have a prepaid funeral plan for a burial arranged through ______________ . The location of my signed agreement is ______________ . Or if I have not made funeral arrangements: I have not yet made funeral arrangements, but I direct to use the services of ______________ at ______________ at the time of my passing. Please call ______________ to make arrangements. I request that my funeral service be held at ______________
FUNERAL INSTRUCTIONS FORM: CREMATION
"I, ______________ of ______________, have completed this document to provide instructions concerning my funeral and final disposition arrangements and/or requests. I have a prepaid funeral plan for a cremation arranged through ______________ . The location of my signed agreement is ______________ . Or if I have not made funeral arrangements: I have not yet made funeral arrangements, but I direct to use the services of ______________ at ______________ at the time of my passing. Please call ______________ to make arrangements. I request that my funeral service be held at ______________ and the following observances be conducted ______________ .
I direct that my body, or the remainder of my body, is cremated. I would prefer the cremation to happen at ______________ . I’d prefer my ashes to be buried at ______________ / kept at ______________ / scattered at ______________ .
Or if I died interstate, I direct that my body or the remainder of my body is/is not disposed of near where I died by burial/cremation; my remains are brought back to my home state or territory and buried at ______________ / cremated. I’d prefer my ashes to be ______________ .
Or if I died overseas, I direct that my body or the remainder of my body is/is not disposed of near where I died by burial/cremation; my remains are brought back to Australia and buried at ______________ / cremated. I’d prefer my ashes to be ______________ .
Signed: ______________ Dated: ______________ ."
"I, ______________ of ______________, have completed this document to provide instructions concerning my funeral and final disposition arrangements and/or requests. I have a prepaid funeral plan for a cremation arranged through ______________ . The location of my signed agreement is ______________ . Or if I have not made funeral arrangements: I have not yet made funeral arrangements, but I direct to use the services of ______________ at ______________ at the time of my passing. Please call ______________ to make arrangements. I request that my funeral service be held at ______________
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS ON FUNERAL WISHES
This guide aspires to assist you in conveying your funeral plans, an integral part of your estate planning. Reflecting on your funeral wishes and informing your family or Next of Kin of your intentions ensures that you receive a send-off that authentically celebrates your unique life. In your journey of articulating and realizing your funeral plans, Funera Sydney stands as a steadfast ally. Our experienced team is dedicated to supporting you in making decisions aligned with your unique wishes, ensuring a meaningful and personalised farewell. Feel free to reach out to us for guidance or to discuss your funeral arrangements. Contact Funera Sydney at our website or via the following numbers: Sydney (02) 9954 6655 (Main), Sydney (02) 9954 6655, Newcastle (02) 4955 1110, Wollongong (02) 4243 8755. We are here to assist you every step of the way.
This guide aspires to assist you in conveying your funeral plans, an integral part of your estate planning. Reflecting on your funeral wishes and informing your family or Next of Kin of your intentions ensures that you receive a send-off that authentically celebrates your unique life. In your journey of articulating and realizing your funeral plans, Funera Sydney stands as a steadfast ally. Our experienced team is dedicated to supporting you in making decisions aligned with your unique wishes, ensuring a meaningful and personalised farewell. Feel free to reach out to us for guidance or to discuss your funeral arrangements. Contact Funera Sydney at our website or via the following numbers: Sydney (02) 9954 6655 (Main), Sydney (02) 9954 6655, Newcastle (02) 4955 1110, Wollongong (02) 4243 8755. We are here to assist you every step of the way.