Recording Your Wishes
Recording your funeral wishes can be a simple and thoughtful way to guide your family in the future.
You do not need to make every decision in advance. Some people wish to record only the main choices, such as burial or cremation. Others prefer to leave more detailed wishes around music, readings, flowers, service style, or where they would like the funeral to take place.
Why Record Your Wishes?
Recording your wishes can help your family:
- Understand what you would have wanted
- Make decisions with more confidence
- Avoid uncertainty at a difficult time
- Discuss practical matters in advance
- Respect your personal, religious, or family preferences
What You May Wish to Record
You may wish to consider:
- Burial or cremation
- Type of funeral or service
- Church, funeral home, crematorium, or other location
- Music, hymns, poems, readings, or prayers
- Favourite flowers or colours
- Coffin or urn preferences
- Family traditions or personal requests
- A preferred cemetery or final resting place
- Whether you would like a private or public funeral
- Any wishes around donations, notices, or livestreaming
A Simple Conversation
Recording your wishes does not need to be formal or difficult. We can guide you through the options, answer your questions, and help you put your thoughts in order.
Your wishes can also be reviewed or changed later if your circumstances or preferences change.
Contact us to arrange a private conversation about recording your funeral wishes.