V8 Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies by Wendy Haynes
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Book Description
Would you like to have a personal and meaningful funeral?
Would you like some ideas of what is possible?
This is the perfect guide for anyone who wants a fabulous funeral!
 Wendy's beautiful Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies book is for anyone who is considering what options there are for funeral ceremonies and for heart-warming rituals to conduct close to, but before death. It is for every day people, for lay people in the industry and for professional celebrants. It is for carer’s and support teams who are working with the dying and bereaved and for those who just want to have the information in preparation if terminal illness and/or death touches their lives.
There are over 30 inspiring examples of actual ceremonies including:
- Pre-death ceremonies
- Funeral and celebration-of-life ceremonies
- Memorial services
- Committal and graveside services
With contributions from celebrants: Faridah Cameron, Catherine Campbell, Janice Crawford and Robyn Mills
"The insight, experiences, spirituality and beauty that Wendy has delivered and dedicated to this book are exceptional and beyond measure." - Cath Hogan, Celebrant, Sawtell, NSW
In addition Wendy's Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies Book:
- Brings a depth of caring and richness to saying farewell that brings comfort and inspires those who are left behind.
- Creates a heartfelt funeral or memorial service based on uniquely personal circumstances. This book will bring clarity and inspiration with beautiful stories and easy guidance - this book covers many practical aspects in detail:
- The structure and writing of the ceremony including the eulogy (different styles, opening lines, themes and points to cover, celebrating close relationships and managing estranged ones, writing about the joys and the challenges);
- The structure and writing of the ceremony including the eulogy (different styles, opening lines, themes and points to cover, celebrating close relationships and managing estranged ones, writing about the joys and the challenges);
- Elements of the ceremony including reflections on life and death, naming the emotions present and the cause of death;
- The inclusion of music, silence, readings, poems and blessings in a ceremony;
- How to choose, include and support speakers;
- How to support children at a funeral ceremony;
- The order of service or memorial folders;
- Special presentations and rituals including memory books, mementoes, tree or flower planting, community collages, letters, altars or memory tables;
- Practical checklists for every stage of the ceremony;
- The viewing of the body;
- Important facts to know when choosing a funeral director or celebrant;
- Funeral venues and special touches that make the ceremony personal and meaningful.
- There is also a comprehensive list of words for use in writing the ceremony to ensure fresh content.
- Plus a chapter of important information for celebrants and ministers to assist them in the many aspects of this important work. Including: the first call and meeting; writing the ceremony, liaison with other service providers, order of service, practical points for the bereaved, at the ceremony, fees, dealing with the emotions and managing the challenges.
- There are readings, blessings and quotes throughout the book. This is an heart opening approach to creating beautiful, sincere and dignified ceremonies.
About the Author
For the past 13 years, Wendy Haynes has been helping Australians celebrate the significant occasions in their lives. Specialising in ceremonies for all of life's important 'touchpoints,' Wendy is an authority in the areas of weddings, name givings, funerals, and even birthdays. Having conducted over 1,000 ceremonies, Wendy put her experiences into writing and is the author of seven popular books.
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