Let me tell you how it came about. I met with representatives of the family to give them an overview of state funerals on the same day the Prime Minister made the offer that the family accepted. As Nicole mentioned, the half-masting of the flag, the lying in state, the procession and the ceremony can take various forms, according to the family's beliefs and wishes.
The family shared those wishes with us. They said they wanted something a little different. They did not want a traditional ceremony in a traditional place. For funerals, the wishes of the deceased and the family are the most important. So we try to blend in the essential elements. We suggest various scenarios that keep those essential elements, because they are important too. But we leave room for the personal elements to be part of it.