By Richard RawlinsonIn medieval times, the word ‘undertaker’ was used vaguely for anyone undertaking a task, whether house building or funeral work. It doesn’t derive from taking the deceased six feet under but, by the 17th century, the term ‘funeral undertaker’ was being abbreviated to ‘undertaker’ and, as this association became widespread, folk in other trades stopped calling themselves ‘undertakers’. Death by association.I’m not sure when undertakers started referring to themselves as funeral directors, but my hunch
Providing a Specialist Asian Funeral Directors Services to families across the LeicesterWorking with the Sikh & Hindu Communities in the Leicester, Bay Tree Funaerls offer a specialist Asian Funeral Package covering all of the necessary services and products to suit both the Sikh and Hindu Funeral rituals.We are independent so we work very quickly.Services can include the use of the Wash and Dress Room, Viewing in the Private Chapel of Rest, conveying the body into
Christian funeralsThis guide will explain what typically happens at traditional Christian funeral services; including Church of England funeral services and Catholic funerals.What is a Christian funeral?Christian funerals are bespoke services, tailored to meet the needs of the Christian faith. Christians believe that when someone passes away, it is the end of their life on Earth, and they are subsequently judged by God.Family and close friends gather at Christian funerals to grieve but also to celebrate
Hindu funerals leicesterThis guide will explain typical Hindu funeral etiquette and what death rituals must take place before a Hindu cremation.Hindu beliefs about deathHindus believe in the rebirth and reincarnation of souls. According to Hinduism, when the physical body dies, the soul reincarnates into another life force.Whilst Hindus mourn the passing of their loved one, they also celebrate the onward journey of the soul to the next incarnation which they see as a step closer
What is direct cremation?A “direct cremation” is a simple cremation without a service: no funeral, just a cremation. Less expensive than standard cremations, direct cremations usually take place outside of peak hours, when there is less demand at the crematorium. This keeps costs low and allows the family to hold a memorial service later on if they want to. How does direct cremation work?Your funeral director will take the person who has died into their
