Ways to Personalize a Funeral
- Add personal touches like favorite music, stories, or photos.
- Hold the service at a meaningful location.
- Offer favorite foods and drinks.
- Create a visual tribute with memorabilia.
- Release balloons or doves.
- Start a charity in their name.
Making a Funeral More Special
A funeral can reflect what made a life special:
- Choose their favorite music or a meaningful location.
- Display photos, stories, memorabilia.
- Offer favorite foods and drinks.
- Release doves.
- Start a charity.
- Have guests plant seed cards of a cherished flower.
- Select a special casket or urn.
Tips for a Meaningful Funeral
- Personal Involvement: Families can participate in the funeral arrangements to honor their loved one.
- Special Requests: Discuss with the funeral director about any unique requests.
- Reflect Their Tastes: Focus on what the deceased would have wanted, from music to attire.
Ways to Make a Funeral Unique
- Personal Interests: Hold the service at a location significant to the deceased.
- Memory Box: Prepare a display showcasing items from their life.
- Customized Farewell: Write personalized funeral speeches and pick music the departed loved.
Creating a Personalized Memorial Program
You can use a funeral program template to create a custom, personalized memorial program. It typically includes:
- A photograph.
- Order of service.
- Brief life story about the deceased.
- Message of thanks for those in attendance.