Eric F. Box Funeral Directors

Celebrating remarkable lives with memorable funerals

  • “I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail.”
    Muriel Strode

  • “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
    Henry S. Haskins

  • ”The elevator to success is out of order,
    you’ll have to use the stairs…one step at a time!"
    Joe Girard

  • “An obstacle is often a stepping stone.”
    William Prescott

  • “Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.”
    Emily P. Bissell

  • “Remember that happiness is a way of travel not a destination.”
    Roy L. Goodman

Non Religious

The funeral ceremony is your precious gift to the person who has died. It is a time to celebrate their life and say a final farewell with dignity and love.

If your loved one did not regularly attend a place of worship and either had their own spiritual beliefs or none at all, then you may well feel uncomfortable with the idea of a relgious funeral ceremony. Perhaps a civil funeral ceremony would be a better choice?

What is it?

It is for anyone, whatever beliefs they held.

There is no set format. Each ceremony is personal, unique – as unique as the person who has died and the life they have lived. It is a ceremony created especially for them, reflecting beliefs, wishes, values and cultural traditions, whilst also fulfilling the needs of the people closest to them.

How is the ceremony created?

The ceremony is created by you in partnership with the funeral celebrant, who will not only guide you but also help interpret your wishes.

You may want to play special music, have someone sing a specific hymn / song or even have friends deliver readings and recite poetry. At its heart, the ceremony is a tribute which will reflect the life of the person who has died. It can be anything you want it to be within the boundaries of respect and good taste. Throughout you remain in control of the process, and the celebrant will work tirelessly to make the occasion reflect your wishes.