Arranging a Funeral ~ Types of Funeral
Religious Funeral Service
At J E Hackett & Sons we understand that to provide a culturally sensitive funeral service, an informed understanding of the varying beliefs and values of individuals is essential.
We are proud to work with people from any faith and culture and our expert Funeral Directors will be able to give you more detailed information when you contact us.
We are proud to work with people from any faith and culture and our expert Funeral Directors will be able to give you more detailed information when you contact us.
Church of England Funeral
Although you will be sad because a loved one has died, a Church of England funeral is a message of hope in life after death.
You can arrange a Church of England funeral to be as personal as you would like - choosing hymns, readings and the words spoken.
We can arrange for you to speak to the churches vicar directly, so you can arrange the details beforehand. Or if you would prefer, our funeral directors will communicate your wishes to the church.
A Church of England funeral can also be held at a crematorium or woodland burial. Like a church funeral, you can choose every element, so you have the funeral you want for the deceased.
If you would like a Church of England funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
You can arrange a Church of England funeral to be as personal as you would like - choosing hymns, readings and the words spoken.
We can arrange for you to speak to the churches vicar directly, so you can arrange the details beforehand. Or if you would prefer, our funeral directors will communicate your wishes to the church.
A Church of England funeral can also be held at a crematorium or woodland burial. Like a church funeral, you can choose every element, so you have the funeral you want for the deceased.
If you would like a Church of England funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
Catholic Funeral
The Catholic faith is based on the passing from the physical world to the afterlife, where the person who has died soul will live in Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory.
We can arrange a Catholic funeral mass for you and ensure the religious and personal elements are what you expect.
Commonly there are three aspects involved in a Catholic funeral - a vigil or wake, a mass, and the burial.
If you would like a Catholic funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
We can arrange a Catholic funeral mass for you and ensure the religious and personal elements are what you expect.
Commonly there are three aspects involved in a Catholic funeral - a vigil or wake, a mass, and the burial.
If you would like a Catholic funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
Hindu Funeral
Hinduism teaches that God is within each being and object in the universe and also transcends every being and object.
A Hindu funeral will always be an open casket and conducted by a priest and the eldest son of the deceased. A number of rituals may take place around the deceased:
A Hindu funeral will always be an open casket and conducted by a priest and the eldest son of the deceased. A number of rituals may take place around the deceased:
- A lamp is placed by the head of the body
- Prayers and hymns are sung
- Pindas (rice balls) are placed in the coffin
- Water is sprinkled on the body
- A mala (necklace of wooden beads) is put around the dead person’s neck.
- Garlands of flowers may also be added.
Hindus are cremated as they believe it helps their soul escape quickly from the body. After, the ashes are usually scattered on water.
If you would like a Hindu funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
If you would like a Hindu funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
Muslim Funeral
The Muslim faith tells the good deeds done in life will give entry into Paradise on the Day of Judgment or the Last Day, when the world will be destroyed and until that day the dead will remain in their tombs.
According to Islamic law, the body should be buried as soon as possible from the time of death, which means that funeral planning begins immediately.
In all funerals, the body is buried, preceded by a simple ritual involving bathing and shrouding the body, followed by a prayer (salah).
If you would like a Muslim funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.
According to Islamic law, the body should be buried as soon as possible from the time of death, which means that funeral planning begins immediately.
In all funerals, the body is buried, preceded by a simple ritual involving bathing and shrouding the body, followed by a prayer (salah).
If you would like a Muslim funeral for a loved one, please talk to our dedicated funeral team who will be able to help further.