Traditional funerals are a dying business according to the latest surveys of over-50’s in the UK and USA. Fewer people are opting for a somber, grave side ceremony with loved ones grieving the dead. Instead of the men in black, fun lifetime celebrations are big business on both sides of the Atlantic.
The surveys say only 10% of people now want a traditional burial or cremation. Like taxes, death is inevitable, as they say. It’s a great leveler that no one can es- cape, however rich or poor, Death is definitely going to come calling at some time and beckon you with his boney, skeletal finger. It’s not a case of if but when.
So it’s surprising how many people are in denial about the fateful day and have failed to make any plans for their demise.
Reading this blog
This blog is a manual that’s not scared to take a not too respectful look at death and all the fearsome feelings the word engenders. First, BuryorBurn.com peeks under the shroud covering death and looks at the funeral business, arranging a funeral, the rules and etiquette of seeing off your loved ones. Then, it lifts the lid on fun funerals and the many humorous and downright weird ways some people are celebrating their deaths.
In summary, this blog covers:
- Deciding what sort of funeral you would like and how to go about ar- ranging the day
- Understanding grief and how your loved ones will feel when you’re gone
- Looking at different religious traditions and beliefs so you can learn from other cultures
- Choosing a fun funeral from the huge range of available options
About you
We’ve written this book with you in mind – so who are you?
- You’re aged 50-years-old or more and are thinking about your mortal- ity;
- You’re aged under 50-years-old and just want to know your options and are thinking about your final send-off;
- You probably live in the USA or United Kingdom;
- You probably have a sense of humor and don’t take life or death too seriously;
- You know how to make a will, so this blog leaves that side of funeral planning to you;
- You care about your family and loved ones and want to make your passing as easy a time for them as possible.
