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Making Funeral Arrangements
At the funeral arrangement we will organise all aspects of the service, obtain information to register the death with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and complete documents to allow burial or cremation. A funeral is often held within a week of death but can be delayed as long as required.
The person making the arrangements will discuss details such as:
- Choosing whether the funeral will be a burial or a cremation;
- Selecting an appropriate venue for the funeral service;
- Selecting a clergy or celebrant to speak at the funeral;
- Choosing a coffin or casket, and an urn if the funeral is a cremation;
- Discussing notices for the newspaper;
- Selecting clothing for the deceased person to wear; and
- Providing personal information which is needed to register a person's death with the government. This information can be found on birth and marriage certificates if it is unknown.
These are only some of the details which need to be discussed during a funeral arrangement. Primarily it is important that the funeral service reflects the life of the person that has died and meets the needs of the family to assist in the grieving process.
Personal Wishes
A funeral should reflect the life of a person. There are various things we can include in a funeral to help portray the life of a loved one. Some things to consider are:
- Musical choices;
- Floral tributes;
- Special photos, awards and trophies;
- Examples of art and craft;
- Personal eulogies;
- Photographic tributes;
- Pallbearers;
- Poems and readings;
- Release of balloons or butterflies;
- RSL, Freemason or other tributes;
- Letters or messages from the deceased;
- Guard of Honour from a service, sporting or social club.
Our Services
- Vehicles: William Barrett and Sons have a fleet of modern limousines to transport mourners.
- Photographic tributes: We have professional audio-visual staff to assist in producing a fitting personal tribute.
- Printed materials: From simple bookmarks to Mass booklets, thank-you cards and orders of service, our graphic designers and printers can produce individually-styled materials.
- eTributes: We offer individually-tailored tributes on our website where family and friends can leave messages, photographs, recorded messages or symbols of love. These tributes can be accessed online for 13 months with an option of longer if required. View our eTributes.
- Catering services: William Barrett and Sons offer condolence lounges at our Bunbury and Busselton facilities for post-funeral gatherings.
- Recording/webcast: William Barrett and Sons can organise a DVD recording or webcast of the funeral service.
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