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Record Your Funeral Wishes At Our Funeral Home in Ludlow

When you start considering how you’d like to be remembered, it’s important to think about any service you might want, or how procedures will be organised to ensure your final wishes are honoured. We provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can comfortably record your funeral preferences, from service details to special requests. Whether you decide to select a number of readings, include a symbolic poem or keep the process as simple as possible, organising events ahead of time relieves the occasion of any uncertainty, allowing your wishes to be firmly and gratefully adhered to.

Choose A Service Type, Nominate Participants & Finalise Your Funeral Plans

  • Service Type: Choose between a traditional funeral, memorial service, graveside service or a celebration of life.​

  • Location: Decide where the service will take place, such as a funeral home, church or outdoor venue.​

  • Officiant: Select a religious or secular officiant to lead the service and any specific readings or rituals you want included.​

  • Music: Pick songs, hymns or instrumental pieces that hold special meaning to you.​

  • Readings and Eulogies: Choose any poems, scriptures, or passages to be read and designate individuals to deliver eulogies or speeches.

  • ​Cremation or Burial: Specify your preference for cremation or burial and any details related to the interment or scattering of ashes.​

  • Casket or Urn: Select the type and design of the casket or urn.​​​​​

  • Flowers and Decorations: Decide on floral arrangements, colours and any other decorations for the service.​​​

  • Personal Tributes: Include personal items or mementos that you would like displayed or included in the service.​

  • Attire: Indicate what type of clothing you wish to be dressed in for the service.​

  • Memorial Donations: Specify any charities or causes where you would like memorial donations directed in lieu of flowers.​

  • Reception: Plan any post-service gatherings or receptions, including location and catering preferences.​

  • Pallbearers: Choose individuals you would like to serve as pallbearers if you opt for a traditional funeral.​

  • Obituary: Provide details for your obituary, including key life events, achievements and personal messages.​

  • Special Requests: Note any other specific wishes or instructions you have for your funeral service.

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Funeral Planning Services To Ensure Your Wishes Are Documented & Respected

Our experienced team in Ludlow is here to guide you through the process of planning your funeral wishes, offering personalised assistance to help you make informed decisions. By documenting your wishes with us, you can bring peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones, knowing that your desires will be respected and carried out with care.

Decide On the Details & Plan Ahead

  • Document Storage: Ensure your funeral wishes are documented and stored in a secure location, such as with your will or in a designated safe deposit box.

  • Trusted Person: Designate a trusted person, such as a family member or attorney, to have access to and knowledge of your funeral wishes.

  • Legal Validity: Verify that your funeral wishes are legally documented and acknowledged, potentially through a legal document like an advance directive or part of your will.

  • Payment Plans: Explore our payment plans to pay off your funeral costs over time, ensuring your wishes are financially secured.

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  • Insurance Policies: Investigate funeral or final expense insurance policies that specifically cover funeral costs, easing the financial burden on your loved ones.

  • Executor Involvement: Inform your executor of your funeral wishes and provide them with copies of any relevant documents to ensure your plans are followed.

  • Review and Update: Regularly review and update your funeral wishes to reflect any changes in your preferences or circumstances.

Client-Sensitive Registration & Preparation

Thinking of the future and planning ahead for inevitable change involves forward-thinking that takes into account what you’d like to happen when. With many different options available, the ability to give loved ones organised and pre-processed arrangements means they will be able to understand what you envisioned for yourself and for them, reading into the selections you make to see the send-off you thought through. To them, knowing they are enacting out your wishes will be a source of comfort, allowing them to feel confident and reassured in the proceedings.

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Register Your Advance Funeral Wishes At Our Funeral Home in Ludlow

Whether you opt for a Ludlow church funeral, a private burial, a cremation, or a personalised service, the options to think through allow you to control how your funeral will be delivered, what it will invovle and how it will take place, down to the tiniest detail. 

While it can be hard to consider, taking control of your funeral wishes means you can dictate every aspect of it, making it easier on loved ones when they are faced with the arrangements.

Contact us directly to book a private appointment and schedule a time to document your funeral wishes safely and legally to preserve your best interests.


Phone: 01584872048

Email: hoskinstephen2@gmail.com

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