8 Great Ways to Personalize a Funeral

 

When someone close to us dies, we want to do everything possible to honor their memory. A funeral is a time for friends and family to come together and say goodbye. It can also be a time for personalization and creativity. 

If you are looking for ways to make your loved one's funeral unique, you have come to the right place. This blog post will discuss eight creative ways to personalize a funeral. Let's get started:

1. Create a memory table. This table is filled with items representing the person who has died. You can include photos, favorite foods, mementos, etc. It is a wonderful way to help people remember the happy times they shared with the person who has passed away.

 

2. Create a video tribute. You can do this by compiling photos and videos of the deceased and playing them during the service, helping everyone remember the good times they shared with their loved one.

 

3. Incorporate hobbies or interests. If your loved one has a special pursuit, you can honor them by incorporating them into the funeral. For example, if they loved to garden, you could have seeds for the attendees to take with them in remembrance. This is a grand celebration of your loved one's life and interests.

 

4. Donate to charity. If your loved one had a charity or a cause they were proud of, you could honor their memory by donating in their name. This is a great way to keep their legacy alive and help others in need.

 

5. Incorporate their favorite clothing. This could be as simple as having guests wear their favorite shirt or dress or their favorite color. Or you could go all out and have everyone dress in clothes from their favorite era. Clothing is a great way to help everyone feel closer to their loved one.

 

6. Choose a meaningful floral arrangement. If your loved one had a favorite flower or a type of flower that has a special meaning to you, incorporating it into the service is a wonderful way to add a personal touch.

 

7. Include favorite passages or readings. Did they love a particular poem or quote from a book? Consider adding it as part of the service.

 

8. Display cards. Rethink the traditional guestbook and have people write their memories down on cards or postcards. Not only can you display these memories, but it is also creates a keepsake for the family.

These are just some ideas to get you started. Get creative and do what you feel will best honor your loved one's memory. We hope this has been helpful. Keep these things in mind when you are ready to choose a funeral home. With the correct information, you can make an informed decision. 

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