Nearly 5 years ago, my husband’s precious maternal grandmother passed away. This special woman had an amazing sense of humor and a flair for life. Without saying a word, she could make me laugh with just a look. Several years before her death, she visited a local funeral home in order to plan her funeral services. When she passed away, the family didn’t have to deal with the stress of organizing her farewell services. They could relax, grieve, and concentrate on the wonderful memories they shared with her. I've grown to appreciate this. On this blog, you will discover the steps required to plan your own funeral.
Planning Your Funeral
4 Unique Ways To Make Your Loved Ones Funeral Service Memorable
Nora Mitchelle
When a loved one passes away, it can break your heart limiting your ability to express how much you care. But as a funeral service is mandatory to perform, you can use it as the best opportunity to show how much you care. You can incorporate unique ideas to honor the deceased and make their funeral service memorable. For instance, you can play a memorial video that can show the personality of the deceased and your relationship. Here are four unique ways to make your loved one's funeral service memorable:
Create a Memory Table
You can set up a table full of memories such as photos, awards, mementos, and other items that represent your loved one's life. You can then decorate the table with flowers and cards to make it attractive to anyone who visits it. The table can help the family and friends look back on memories while they are paying their respects. However, it is important to keenly select the items that should be displayed as others can be too painful to look at.
Organize a Balloon or Dove Release
Releasing balloons or doves can act as a symbolic gesture to honor the deceased. You can also add personal touches by inscribing messages and names on the balloons before releasing them into the sky. Doing this can help create a peaceful atmosphere while still celebrating the life of the deceased.
Light Candles
Lighting candles is a colorful way to symbolize the life of your loved one. You can use different colored candles with each color representing a unique aspect of the deceased's life. For instance, blue can represent faith, yellow can represent friendship, and green can represent growth. However, this should be done indoors or when in the dark for the best effects and safety.
Lantern Release
If you have a nearby lake or beach, lanterns can be a beautiful way to give your loved one a launching ceremony. Lanterns can take the shape of anything from hearts, to stars, and peace doves. You can have different people in the family write messages on the lanterns that will be released into the sky. The release can symbolize the individual's journey into eternity and will be a beautiful sight to behold.
Although funeral services can be a difficult experience, taking the time to honor your loved ones in unique ways can make their service memorable. With these four suggestions, you can create a beautiful, thoughtful ceremony that will honor the deceased and bring some joy to the family. Contact local professionals to assist you in making your loved one's funeral service special.
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