Funeral Service Planning

Posted by Janienne Jennrich Jun 18, 2008

Hello,

I have been writing several articles about funeral music choices and have been thinking of what I would like for my own memorial or what my family members might want. During a stressful time such as the loss of a loved one, it can be very difficult to make memorial service decisions.

There are several books available on funeral planning. Purchasing one of these and filling it out (perhaps even with a loved one) may be a good idea. Some of these books and other ideas for funeral planning may be found at Funeral and Memorial Planning and Flowers.

Some of the highly rated books listed for sale on this website are:

• Planning a Celebration of Life, A Simple Guide for Turning a Memorial Service into a Celebration of Life
• Grant Me My Final Wish: A Personal Journal to Simplify Life's Inevitable Journey
• Saying Goodbye Your Way: Planning or Buying a Funeral or Cremation for Yourself or Someone You Love
• Planning The Catholic Funeral
• Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying
• I Died Laughing: Funeral Education With a Light Touch

I am currently working on an article about older hymns for funerals. If anyone has suggestions for good hymns, please join the discussion. Also chime in about anything else you may have to say about funeral planning and funeral music.

Here are some of my articles on Suite 101 about funeral songs.:

Uplifting Christian Funeral Music, Childrens' Funeral Services Music, Country Songs for Funeral Service, and Uplifting Sensitive Funeral Music.

Dying is part of the circle of life. We should plan for our deaths as we plan for our lives.

Carpe Diem! (Seize the Day!)

Janienne Jennrich