 | Tom Morris
is president of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries and Crematorium. He joined the family business as a funeral director and embalmer in 1986-the fourth generation to do so.
There are two Downing & Lahey locations in Wichita-one on the east side at 6555 E. Central, and another on the west side at 10515 W. Maple. Tom can be reached at his office at (316) 682-4553, by fax at (316) 685-8624, or by e-mail at info@downingandlahey.com. You can also visit Downing & Lahey on the Internet at www.downingandlahey.com |
Final Arrangements
2003-08-01 13:57:00
Services can be informal
: Can a function less formal than a funeral or memorial service be arranged?
Tom Morris
Question: Can a function less formal than a funeral or memorial service be arranged?Answer: The formality of a funeral or memorial service is often dictated by the religious background of the deceased or the deceased’s family. If a member of the clergy is to be involved in the funeral service, religious doctrine may stipulate how formal or informal the actual service may be. This doesn’t mean the service cannot be personalized through the use of music, printing of service folders, eulogists, or even a table of memorabilia displayed at the service. The basic rule of thumb is to talk to the clergy about the type of service you think is most appropriate and meaningful for the family and friends of the deceased. If you do this, the clergy will typically be more than willing to help you achieve your goals.
