CREATING A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONE
The loss of a loved one can be very sad and difficult to deal with. As you go through the pain of mourning and having to move on with life, there is still one last thing to deal with before you can say goodbye—planning the funeral.
Funerals are formal and just overall heartbreaking. People attend to mourn the person who passed away and cry all throughout. With this, planning a funeral is a lot of work and can be heavy on those tasked to do so.
So, what if there was an opportunity to make the whole thing a little less painful and lighter? That’s right; we are talking about a celebration of life.
What Is a Celebration of Life?
Unlike a traditional funeral, a celebration of life is meant to be more upbeat and light. People gather to recall their fondest memories of the person who passed away. This is often done with the person's loved ones, and usually, the body is not present at the celebration.
While most families will hold both a funeral and a celebration of life, it is also now common for some to just hold a celebration of life. This may make it easier for them to accept their loss and to say goodbye with positive memories, instead.
What to Do at a Celebration of Life?
This is completely up to the organisers of the celebration of life. Some may choose to have close friends of the deceased have speeches done or performances like songs or dances. This will depend on how one chooses to honour the memory of the deceased. However, it is to note that these are often joyful, so it is important to create a more upbeat program.
How to Plan a Celebration of Life?
While we have mentioned that you can do anything that you would want at a celebration of life, planning it out is still ideal. This would make it easier for you to carry out the celebration when the day comes and to avoid any hitches. The following are steps you would need to take to plan out a celebration of life:
Selecting the Right Type of Service
There are many things you can do at these celebrations. Ideally, you should choose one that is related to your loved one’s personality or likes. For example, if they loved music, you can have a karaoke party held. Just make sure that the guests do not forget the main point of the event—to celebrate the life of the deceased.
Find the Right Location
The beauty of these celebrations is that they can be held anywhere. You can hold them at home, in a private function room, at a restaurant or wherever. Just make sure to choose what is appropriate and let the venue know what kind of celebration it would be.
Set the Date and Time
While some people may want to do it as soon as possible, you can hold it whenever. You can do it a month after they pass or even on the anniversary. If you want, you can even make it an annual thing. Just make sure to choose a date and time which is most convenient for the guests to attend.
Conclusion
A celebration of life brings a twist to the mourning of a loved one. The hurt may not go away, but saying goodbye does not have to be the worst thing in the world. With a celebration of life, you get to put your loved one to rest in the best way possible.
If you need help with funeral pre-planning, Holmes Funerals will be glad to assist you. We offer different types of funeral services packages to make it easier for you. You don’t have to stress out anymore and you can focus on saying goodbye to your loved one by working with us at Holmes Funeral. We serve the following areas: Fleet, Sandhurst, Camberley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Staines, Ashford and Sunbury-on-Thames.