A contemporary funeral is a funeral that breaks all or most of the rules for traditional funerals. More people are turning to personalized funerals and funeral homes in Chesterfield Township, MI are often willing to arrange such funerals. But you may be having trouble deciding whether you should consider a contemporary funeral or just stick to cookie-cutter traditional funerals. Here are signs you should consider a contemporary funeral.

You Dislike Formal Events Or They Make You Uncomfortable

The formality of traditional funerals can be an additional burden on mourners. Traditional funerals are often very formal occasions because of their religious nature. Sometimes it’s so formal that the family members of the deceased are not allowed to read their own eulogy, give a speech, or even read a poem to honor their loved one. Instead, the representative of the religion, who has little knowledge about the deceased, gets to speak more than the family members.

You Are Not Religious Or Are Agnostic

Another sign you may need to consider a contemporary funeral is if you are not religious or are agnostic. Instead of spending the funeral shaking your head in disagreement at the religious rituals or messages being shared, personalize the funeral and do it in a way you think will honor your loved one. That means a funeral with no sermons or religious rituals and so on. Instead, you can organize a funeral that centers on the life of the deceased, especially if you want the funeral to be a celebration of life.

The Deceased Asked For A Non-Traditional Funeral

If your loved one did not specifically say they wanted a non-traditional funeral but their wishes may not be accommodated in a traditional funeral, then a contemporary funeral is a no-brainer. On the other hand, it’s not unusual for a person to ask for a contemporary funeral before they die. This is because contemporary funerals are actually becoming more popular than traditional funerals.

You Want An Affordable Funeral

People who feel that a traditional funeral is not affordable and may put a financial burden on their family can get creative and have a funeral they can afford. For instance, you can choose a direct cremation and then hold memorial service weeks or months later at your home or at a beach, or any other location. That means not paying for a casket, burial ground, funeral service, and even an urn if you choose to scatter the cremains. It all depends on what you decide is necessary to celebrate the life of a loved one.

You Want To Live Stream The Event

If your loved one has many friends but not all of them are able to make it to the funeral, then you can stream the event on various social media or streaming platforms. That means adjustments will have to be made to how the services are held.

Our staff can help you organize a contemporary funeral when you choose us to provide funeral and cremation services in Chesterfield Township, MI. Let us help you create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the life of your loved one.