Music, Flowers and Catering

Personalisation
The use of symbols in a funeral service can enhance the significant aspects of a person’s life, and help create a very personal atmosphere for the service.  Photos and flowers add to the ambience that is being created.
Candles are generally recognized as a universal symbol of love, light and hope.  Candle lighting during the service is always a very poignant ritual.

A flag draped over a coffin, the playing of the Last Post and the red poppies used in the RSA tribute speak to us of a person’s contribution to his or her country. Other flags symbolic of the deceased’s country of birth are also available.

Academic, sporting or community achievement awards also tell us what has been achieved in a person’s life.
Art, craft, other artefacts and hobbies add to the dimension of the person whose life is being honoured.
 
Music
Music speaks to our hearts – especially in a funeral service. The selection and use of music usually sets the emotional tone of the service. Music can be played from CD’s, or by engaging musicians who play organs, guitars, keyboard, bagpipes, or the bugle. Choirs, singers and soloists can also be arranged for a service. Todd Gower Funeral Services has an extensive CD library – if we do not have it we will do our best to get it for you.
 
Flowers
Flowers are another important aspect at funerals.  You can usually choose a favourite flower or combination of flowers and colours for a floral casket spray.  Single flowers, or a bunch of flowers tied with ribbon can also be used.
The types and sizes of floral arrangements can vary.  Some of the options available are:

• Casket Spray
• Floral Tributes
• 12 red roses can be an effective option too.

Some people have used baskets of vegetables, sports equipment and other items to personalise the floral tribute. 
 
Instead of sending flowers, families sometimes prefer to invite friends to make a donation to a particular charity or community or health service in memory of the person who has died.
We will ensure that envelopes for donations are available at the service and are delivered to the organisation after the funeral.
 
Catering
The offering of refreshments after a funeral is regarded as an important aspect of the service itself.
This is a time for meeting up with family members, sharing stories and recalling in greater detail the life of the deceased person. Sometimes this is the only opportunity for a family reunion.
Catering for refreshments at other venues can be arranged.