The Dreaded Funeral

Something we never like to speak of, but which is inevitable for all of us. A private time of mourning is often made more difficult when we have to deal with such a chaotic day like a funeral, and all that goes with it.

This period is also very difficult for those people who, because of distance or poor health, cannot attend the funeral of a loved one.

There was a time when I would have thought it bad taste to have a video made of a funeral. This changed when my Mum passed away back in 1994. Due to school holidays and other events, I was unable to get a flight to New Zealand and could not attend her funeral. I was devestated.

Still to this day, I regret not being there for her. I now realise, that had someone produced a video of the funeral, I would have felt included, and I believe it would have helped me to grieve.
Since then, I have understood perfectly when asked to produce funeral video’s for families in similar situations. As we settle our families in all corners of the world, funerals often catch relatives at short notice and just like me, they are unable to attend a loved ones funeral.

When they receive the DVD a short time later, they are transported right through that difficult day in a tasteful, respectful and discreet video that is carried on a bed of music, usually chosen by the family.

This can really help people who couldn’t be there in person. I know it would have helped me.

Doug Wiggins