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A MEMORIAL CEREMONY MAY BE
APPROPRIATE IN THE FOLLOWING
CIRCUMSTANCES:
• The anniversary of a loved one’s death
• Following a small private funeral
• To acknowledge a stillborn child
• Where family, friends and colleagues live
abroad and it may not be possible for them
to make travel arrangements in time to
attend the funeral
• When a body is donated to medical research
• When someone dies abroad and family and
friends are unable to attend the funeral
• When a person has been lost/missing for
some time and presumed to be deceased
• Annual group ceremonies for bereaved
families.
A memorial ceremony doesn’t have to be a
solemn occasion, it is a chance for all who
knew the deceased to gather, socialise
and share their memories, anecdotes and
thoughts. The ceremony will show warmth,
sincerity and will uniquely and affectionately
celebrate the life of the deceased.
A FUNERAL, MEMORIAL OR BURIAL
CEREMONY MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
OPTIONS:
 F
 avourite or appropriate music can be
played
W
 elcome, acknowledgement of
attendance and a brief explanation of the
ceremony
 T
 hanks or announcements including
information on donations and the wake
(if applicable)
P
 oetry or prose and readings
A
 personal tribute/eulogy to the deceased
with the option of short contributions
from family, a friend or a colleague
A
 hymn and/or prayer
A
 moment’s silence can also be included
if you wish, allowing time for reflection or
silent/private prayer
T
 he committal
A
 brief close.
A detailed tribute is paid to them and the
life they lived and the legacy they have left
behind.
A memorial ceremony can take place in a
Registration Office. Each ceremony room is
unique and can seat between 25–50 guests.
Details about each Registration Office are
available on our website:
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registrars
Alternatively, for the larger celebration, a
ceremony can be held in a Licensed Venue or
a public building with a private function room,
e.g. village hall, hotel, public house, restaurant.
Please note that we cannot conduct a
ceremony in a private home.
“The celebrant was excellent
and highly supportive and
professional throughout, which
we found very comforting at
such a difficult time”
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