When searching for ways to personalize a funeral service, remember the moments you spent with the person and try to highlight the qualities that she or he are remembered for. Consider hobbies, subjects of interest and places where the person spent much of his or her time.
Personalized funeral services are a memorial service that strives to capture and celebrate your loved one’s life. We may include their favorite interests including art, musical compositions, or reading their favorite passages in literature. A tribute video may be created and played at the service. Family and friends can display cherished photos or items, or hold the service in a location that was significant to them.
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during calling hours or just prior to the services. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book or on urns.
A DVD or USB thumb drive of tribute video is a wonderful way to share your loved one’s life with others. It can be personalized with your special photos and music. These videos become keepsakes that you can share with your family for generations.
Whether it's artwork they created, pieces that held special meaning to them, or art that reflects their personality, it allows family and friends to connect with their memory in a unique and visual way. This thoughtful addition can help tell the story of who they were, and their special talents.
Live or pre-recorded music can be relaxing and comforting to those who have come to the service. Some other ways music can be used, is to record a CD with the deceased’s favorite songs or songs that he or she wrote or to have musically inclined family or friends perform at the funeral service.
Including passages from your loved one’s favorite books or poems can add a special, personal touch to the service. It’s a beautiful way to bring everyone together and honor your loved one’s memory with meaningful words. You might also consider inviting family and friends to share a passage, poem, or even something they’ve written from the heart.
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