Civil funerals

When a loved one dies, family and close friends are often faced with many choices and decisions about the funeral arrangements. With such a wide range of choices at an emotionally distressing time, it is often easy to forget the one question that is perhaps the most important – what kind of funeral do you really want?

What is a civil funeral?

A civil funeral ceremony is a dignified yet non-religious ceremony. It is designed to meet the needs and wishes of each individual family to create a unique and meaningful ceremony.

The ceremony is a celebration reflecting the wishes of the deceased and their family.

It is a personal and dignified tribute created by a professional registrar who works closely with the family, or executor, and the funeral director.

The registrar will aim to create a highly personal ceremony with the help of family and / or friends recounting the deceased's experiences, attributes and qualities.

The ceremony can include music, poetry, readings and personal anecdotes.

How do I arrange a civil funeral?

You should contact the register office at Warrington by calling 01925 442194. If you wish a friend, family member or your funeral director may make the call on your behalf.

The registrar will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the ceremony arrangements and options with you.

You will be asked to provide information about the deceased so that the registrar can write a personal tribute that captures the essence of your loved one.

Outline of a basic civil funeral ceremony

Introduction:

The registrar will welcome the family and mourners and offer words of comfort. This can be followed by a reading, poem or an appropriate piece of music.

Eulogy:

This is a personal tribute and a time to share memories of the deceased's life, recounting their experiences, attributes and qualities.

The eulogy forms a major part of the ceremony and can be delivered by the registrar, a family member or a friend.

The eulogy can be followed by a reading, poem or an appropriate piece of music.

Time for personal reflection:

This is the time for either a piece of music or a dew moments of silence, possibly followed by a reading or a poem to end the ceremony.

Committal.

For more information contact:
The Register Office, Museum Street, Warrington
Tel: 01925 442194

Or view our full brochure.

Last updated 29/12/2009 16:32:11

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