Welcome. Reasons for making a Will and what happens where there is no Will. It is not obligatory by law to prepare a Will for yourself and it is an easy task to put off.
However, many problems can arise if you die without leaving a valid Will. On this page: Deciding who Inherits If you do not have a Will the government will decide who inherits your possessions, property and money. Who inherits your estate will be decided by the Law of Intestacy (1925) and as you can imagine they are unlikely to divide your assets in the way you would choose. By making a Will you can decide exactly who gets which assets and how much. Inheritance Tax Inheritance tax is the tax you pay on your estate. Writing a Will allows you to greatly reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay or even eliminate it altogether.
Further information on how Inheritance Tax works can be found on our page Inheritance Tax. Appointing legal guardians for your children. Wills. Why it is important to make a will It is important for you to make a will whether or not you consider you have many possessions or much money.
It is important to make a will because:- if you die without a will, there are certain rules which dictate how the money, property or possessions should be allocated. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you should make a will, you should consult a solicitor or a Citizens Advice Bureau who can give you lists of solicitors. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by email, click on nearest CAB. Non-Religious Humanist and Civil Funeral Ceremonies. You are here: Home » Alternative Funerals » Non-Religious Funerals Non religious funerals arranged in Manchester, Cheshire, South Lancashire and some areas of Merseyside.
Green Funeral Director of the Year 2013. At Natural Endings we can arrange a non-religious ceremony that reflects your loved ones unique personality and life. Not everyone feels in tune with a religious faith. Ideas for Pagan Funerals. "A man's dying is more the survivors' affair than his own.
" --Thomas Mann What I'm going to propose here are some ideas for last rites--as with most of the other rites in this turn of the personal wheel, what happens at this time is going to rely on several factors, one being the person's own wishes (and we can hope that the person took the survivors, and not just themselves, into account when they considered how they wanted to be remembered in that final rite), the wishes/will of the family, and the traditions of those doing the rite.ite.te.e..
The Family: The most difficult problem that pagan folk run into when one of their members dies is that responsibility for their last rites goes to the next of kin. It is a painful reality that devout pagans often end up being buried in a Christian (or other religious) service, because the family is the one legally entitled to bury them. So! Decorations: Needed: A picture of the loved one. History Of Funeral Customs. Funeral rites. Oz Caliburn A long while ago, I said I would post the funeral service that I had put together for my sister.
Having at long last got my act together, here it is. The sources for the rite were "Magical Rites from the Crystal Well" by Fitch, and "The Book of the Prophet" by Gibran. A couple of the poems were written by my other sister, and by my father. The final poem is unsourced, but I first saw it in a copy of "The Wiccan", which was an AustPagan newsletter. As a bit of background, my sister Vicki was spastic and mentally retarded. I hope that this rite, my last gift to my sister (even if I have taken it from various sources), may help inspire some of you who find yourself in similar circumstances. Part 1 We have for a while lost one who is dear to us, And we all feel the loss. Funeral rites. Copyright ©Pagan Transitions 2004-2013 A Suggested form for the funeral rite for Cremation In pdf format.
Lasting Post - Poems for funerals. Death : LifeRites : Celebrating Rites of Passage. Death has become a taboo subject in Western society, and we have become divorced from its meaning.
Most people have not even thought about making a Will which could mean that their loved ones get nothing after their death. Funerals need not be morbid affairs, but allow the friends and relatives a chance to say goodbye and remember the life that has been lived. Woodland and DIY Burials are becoming more popular as many people want to reduce the impact on the environment that a permanent memorial may have. Can Anyone Conduct a Funeral? Yes, if it is to be conducted in a crematorium or woodland burial ground. The funeral service may be conducted by friends and family if it is so wished and LifeRites will be happy to provide support and guidance to enable you to do this or to provide a Celebrant if you would prefer.
Woodland Burials A Green Burial is one where the body is buried on land that is managed so that it is attractive to wildlife and sustainable flora. D.I.Y. Further Information.