Types of Funeral Service: Cremations, Burials & More - Southern Funeral Care

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Choose your funeral service

We offer the flexibility to truly personalise a funeral that honours your loved one’s religion, cultural background, or personal wishes. No matter the type of funeral you choose, we ensure that the service is as unique and personal as the individual being remembered.

Whether you prefer a traditional religious ceremony or something more unconventional, such as a vibrant, colourful celebration of life, the choice is entirely yours.

We provide a range of funeral options to help you create a meaningful and fitting tribute for your loved one. Our compassionate and experienced Funeral Consultants are here to guide you through the process, offering advice and helping to organise a funeral service that truly reflects your loved one’s life.

Cremation

Cremation funerals offer flexible, personalised services, from religious or non-religious ceremonies to direct cremations. Families can choose how to memorialise ashes, with various options for scattering or keepsakes for you to keep close at home

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Burial

A burial involves placing the deceased in a coffin and interring it in the ground, often with a graveside ceremony. It provides a traditional, permanent resting place for family and friends to visit.

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Eco funerals

An eco funeral emphasises environmental sustainability, using biodegradable coffins or shrouds, avoiding embalming chemicals, and opting for natural burial sites. It focuses on minimising ecological impact.

Alternative ceremonies

Alternative ways to honour a loved one with different types of memorial ceremonies; such as burials at sea, on private land, columbarium niches (above-ground ashes internment), ashes sent into space or fireworks etc.

Religious funerals

A religious funeral adheres to specific faith traditions, including rituals, prayers, and readings from sacred texts. It aims to honor the deceased while providing spiritual comfort to grieving family and friends.

Non-religious funerals

A non-religious funeral focuses on celebrating the deceased’s life without religious rituals. It often includes personal tributes, music, and readings, led by a celebrant or family member, reflecting the individual’s values.