Easy Ways To Personalize A Funeral Arrangement
You have many options to personalize the funeral arrangements for your loved ones. You may have lost someone you loved, so the funeral you choose to honor them can be very personal.
Name tags can make the funeral more personal and intimate for everyone. It is possible that people from different parts of the deceased's life will attend the funeral. You can set up a table where attendees can complete their names tags. A place could be provided on the name tags for attendees to write 'How they knew John'. This will be a great conversation starter for attendees after the service. One might say, "You knew John because of the painting class he taught." I attended an exhibition of his works.
In your funeral arrangements checklist, don't forget to include a guest book. You should include photos of the deceased, as well as a place for each attendee to write their memories. You could also include some information about the deceased's life and how they were related to him/her. This keepsake is more valuable than a list of names. Some of the relatives may not even know the deceased.
On the day of the funeral, you can distribute the cards to the mourners. These cards can be filled out by the funeral attendees at a time that is convenient for them, such as between the eulogies. These cards can be saved and used for holidays, on the anniversary of the death of the deceased or any other time that the family wishes to keep them. These cards can be passed down through the generations, and can serve as a link to past generations.
A memorial table is a wonderful way to personalize funeral arrangements. You can place anything that represents the deceased's life on the table. Maybe the deceased was an artist. You can place on the table examples of his work, or catalogues from an exhibition where his art was displayed. Perhaps the deceased lived his entire life at sea. You can place his log books, uniform or navigation instruments. Two cups of milky tea can be used to signify time spent talking with someone.
It is possible to personalize the funeral by changing its location. The funeral can be held at a church, at a funeral home or on the beach. However, it is also possible to hold it in an outdoor area, in a garden, or in a national parks. Invite your guests to bring a plant for the memorial garden. You might release butterflies or doves during the service.
You can choose music that suits the personality of the deceased. Classical music can be used, as well as music from a guitar, a flute or harp.
There are many choices for food you can provide for the wake. You can provide cheese, fruit, pastries, and cake or have a personal cook prepare the meal.
For something both therapeutic and rewarding, ask your friends and family to write a letter and bring it to the funeral. The letters can be taken to the funeral and put in the casket. If there was a cremation they can be added to the urn.