By Press Release
With the cost-of-living crisis affecting people these days and more TV advertising, direct cremation is on the increase.
But what does direct cremation mean? It means literally that. The deceased is taken directly to the crematorium, accompanied only by the funeral director. There is no family gathering or service in the chapel.
In most cases this is the choice of the person who has died, which is fair enough. But what if the people left behind feel they want to pay their last respects, or celebrate a life well lived?
Island-based funeral celebrant, Maurice Kachuk, is offering his services to those who have lost someone dear to them and who don’t want a full service in a church or crematorium chapel, but would like a small, scaled-down and more affordable ceremony to complement the direct cremation and which could take place at a time to suit all those involved. A memorial ceremony is often seen as a celebration of a loved one’s life and can be very important for the bereaved.
Maurice, who trained as an independent civil celebrant, has experience of planning and officiating at many funeral services and celebrations of life here on the Island and on the mainland.
“I find families and friends who have lost a loved one are now looking for an alternative ceremony that can take place after the initial direct cremation in a venue and at a time to suit them,” he said. “This could be in the comfort of their own home, a pub, a local hall, a garden – pretty much anywhere. The ceremony could also incorporate scattering of ashes, if that is something they would like included.”
If you have a family member who has opted for a direct cremation but you would like a celebration of their life, then you can contact Maurice via his website, celebrant-iow.co.uk or call 07964 665628.
