Creative Ideas for Planning a Funeral

While a traditional funeral service can be the perfect way to honor the deceased for some families, others feel that this service is dated and cold. But even traditional services can be customized to reflect the passions, personality, and style of the loved one that has passed away.  

Today, several unique and creative funerals and memorial services are being performed. Since the options for memorial ideas are practically endless, it can seem overwhelming to plan an appropriate service, especially with the pain and grief you are already feeling from losing a loved one. To help you work through this process, we've highlighted a few interesting memorial service ideas for you and your family to consider as you plan to celebrate the beautiful life of the deceased.

 

Display Photos and Stories

According to The Living Urn, most families like having pictures of their loved ones present at a memorial service, and the more, the better! Photo boards or photos on stands and tables are an excellent way for people attending to remember the person who passed and all the good times they experienced in their life. Another popular and meaningful way to display the details of their life is to have items, awards, collectibles, and other cherished symbols on display in the form of a memory table. This can be placed next to the guest book station as guests enter to pay their respects. Think about the things they loved and held dear and what physical items represent that. 

 

Play Appropriate Music

Music can evoke powerful memories of special and happier times. Did your loved one have a favorite song or band? Was there a song they always sang as they were wrapping Christmas presents, or music that played while you were cooking family dinners together in the kitchen? Dignity Memorial suggests thinking about meaningful songs and speaking with the funeral planning director about incorporating the music into the service. In most cases, a customized playlist can be played while you mingle with mourners.

 

Think About Attire

Although it's a respected and heavily practiced tradition to wear black to a funeral or memorial service, that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. If your departed loved one had a favorite color, you could encourage guests to wear it to the service! Dignity Memorial says that the TYPE of clothing worn could also be a creative tribute. For example, if the deceased was a fan of a particular sports team, guests could wear jerseys or t-shirts to show their respect for the dead (and the team itself!). Requests for special attire can be made in the obituary and provide other details on the service time and location.

 

Consider Creative Tributes

If your family is looking to really think outside the box, think about offering forms of interactive tributes. This way, family and funeral guests can feel more involved in the festivities and begin their healing journey on a positive and energetic note. The Funeral Alone blog has two creative ideas; a memorial stone station or a puzzle. For the memorial stone station, simply set up a station with small stones and permanent markers. Next, create a sign instructing guests to write their names and a brief note on the rock to honor the deceased. The family can then keep the stones after the service in their home or garden. The Funeral Alone blog also recommends inserting a bit of humor and fun into the loved one's memorial service or funeral. Consider creating a mad lib, crossword puzzle, or word search, asking questions that best represent your loved one's favorite things, hobbies, and passions. 

 

Whether planning a traditional service or a more colorful celebration of life, the abundance of choices and lack of widely practiced standards make the creative possibilities endless when planning a funeral or memorial service. Remember, whatever you think is the best way to honor the deceased while reflecting their personality and highlighting the joy in their life, is the right way to celebrate the deceased.

 

When you need extra help with planning a unique funeral or memorial service, you have friends at Trinity Memorial Gardens that understand the deep sorrow you are feeling. Trinity Memorial Gardens is a picturesque facility that combines a funeral home, chapel, crematory, and a cemetery. We are proud to be independently owned and operated, which gives us a better opportunity to provide a more personal and compassionate service for our families. The caring staff at Trinity Memorial Gardens is here to assist you with arrangements and provide pre-planning information for all walks of faith. 

 

We invite you to discover what has made Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community. Visit our website today to find out more information about how we can honor your loved ones' memory in the way they deserve. 

 

 

Sources

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/plan-funeral-cremation/funeral-ideas

https://www.usurnsonline.com/funeral-resources/memorial-service-ideas/

https://www.thelivingurn.com/blogs/news/memorial-service-ideas

https://www.creative-funeral-ideas.com/planning-a-memorial-service.html

https://blog.funeralone.com/funeralone-products/life-tributes/personalized-funeral-ideas/

 
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