6 IDEAS TO HELP YOU CREATE A MEANINGFUL FUNERAL
Have you ever been to a funeral only to feel like you've known the person for years when, in reality, you've barely known them? This means that the funeral has done its job in ensuring the life of the lost loved one is properly reflected.
That being said, if you are looking to plan such a funeral for a loved one that fully expresses the individuality of the person, then here are a few ideas to help you create a meaningful funeral:
1. Pick Elements that Reflect the Person's Life
What better way to display the person's life than to pick the music, readings, and favourite foods for the service? For example, if the loved one was an avid reader, you could read the first sentences of their favourite books. If the person was a music lover, you could play their favourite tunes or read their favourite song lyrics. You could even read a personal letter that the person wrote to you in life.
2. Integrate the Person's Favourite Things
If the person enjoyed things like playing cards, you could incorporate that into the funeral service by placing a card table or two in the church and letting the family play card games during the service. Another way to do this is to have the funeral service be somewhat open to the public but have a sign-up sheet to let people know they can play card games during the service if they wish.
3. Be Open to Unique Ideas
Sometimes the person may have had a favourite activity that isn't the most common funeral element, but it is still one that is meaningful. For example, one family recently had their dad's ashes launched into space by NASA. If the family of the deceased felt that this was meaningful for them, then it should be done.
4. Seek Help from a Funeral Home
If you aren't sure what to do or where to go with the funeral, seek the help of a funeral home. They can help you decide on the right service elements and become a sounding board as you create the funeral that is right for you and your family. If a traditional funeral is what you desire, they can help you with that as well.
5. Create a Memorable Moment
Make sure to create a memorable moment for the service by trying something that the person might have seen as a challenge. For example, if the person was afraid to fly but loved to travel, their ashes could be scattered in a particular spot that they loved to travel to. This helps to create a lasting memory for the person's life and helps to create a meaningful funeral.
6. Have a Celebration of Life
This is a less traditional option, but a celebration of life has become a popular alternative to the traditional funeral. This is a service where people can tell stories, share memories, and celebrate the life of the person. This is an appropriate funeral service for a person that led a simple life or was laid back.
Conclusion
Funerals are meant to be a time for the loved ones to reflect on the life of the person that has passed and the impact the person had on their lives. While creating the perfect funeral may not be easy, it is important to do so to create an experience that is both meaningful and memorable. Follow our tips above, and don't be afraid to try out other tips you may find elsewhere.
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