Moss Funeral Directors

Bespoke Cremations

Bespoke cremations offer families the flexibility to tailor the farewell to their loved one according to their wishes, with options for venue, timing, and duration. Typically, these ceremonies are limited to a 45-minute service within a 1-hour time slot at most crematoria, ensuring efficiency while allowing for personalization and meaningful tributes.

Families can choose from a variety of venues, including traditional chapels, outdoor settings, or other meaningful locations that hold significance to the departed and their loved ones. This flexibility allows for a more personalized and intimate farewell that reflects the individuality of the departed.

With the ability to select the date and time that best suits their needs, families can ensure that their loved one’s farewell is conducted with care and consideration. Whether it’s a morning service, an afternoon gathering, or an evening ceremony, the timing can be arranged to accommodate the preferences of the family and attendees.

During the 45-minute service, loved ones have the opportunity to share memories, offer tributes, and find comfort in the presence of one another. From music selections to readings, each element of the ceremony can be tailored to reflect the unique personality and legacy of the departed, creating a meaningful and memorable experience for all who attend.

Following the service, families may choose to gather for a reception or other commemorative event to continue honouring the memory of their loved one in a more informal setting. This allows for further reflection, storytelling, and support as they begin the journey of healing and remembrance.

Standard bespoke cremations provide families with the flexibility and freedom to create a farewell that truly reflects the life and spirit of their loved one. With options for venue, timing, and personalization, these ceremonies offer comfort, closure, and a sense of peace during a difficult time.

Bespoke Cremation Faqs

DOES IT COST MORE TO BE CREMATED THAN BURIED?

No. Burial is usually more expensive. In addition to the interment fee there may be other charges for grave maintenance.

ARE THERE ANY RELIGIONS THAT DO NOT APPROVE OF CREMATION?

Orthodox Jews, Greek Orthodox Church and Muslim religions do not currently approve of cremation

HOW IS A CREMATION ARRANGED?

Following a death, several arrangements must be addressed. The executor or closest surviving relative may opt to engage a funeral director to manage some of these tasks on their behalf. The funeral director assumes responsibility for coordinating the collection and storage of the deceased’s body and securing any required medical certificates. Additionally, they collaborate with the family to determine service arrangements and assist with relevant statutory paperwork. Furthermore, the executor or nearest surviving relative must register the death as part of the necessary procedures.