Remember a Special Life
How do you express the true meaning of such a special life? Your loved one was a unique and special person. The way you plan to remember him or her should be just as special…in a way that truly celebrates that person’s life, loves and special moments. Your funeral arranger will listen and assist you in planning a loving tribute that honors and captures the spirit of such a unique life.
Celebrate a life
The choices you make to celebrate the life of your loved one may be as simple or as elaborate as you wish—the possibilities are as varied as the person they reflect. Take a few moments to think about the person who was so close to you and how he or she might want to be remembered.
What was your loved one’s favorite song, movie, book, place or activity? And what about cherished moments or the people he or she loved the most? What made your loved one unique?
Think of the things that were inspiring, the things that were cared about. Think of when he or she was happiest. Sharing these memories will bring meaning to the service and honor the life of that special person. Here are just a few of the many ways to help make the service or event more meaningful:
Gather and Remember
- Service or gathering at a church, chapel, or other special location.
- Choice of speaker(s)—storytelling or eulogies
- Favorite flowers or plants
- Selection of favorite music
- Participation by members of clubs or organizations
- Display of photos
- Display of personal items or a collection
- Special reading of scripture or poem
- Photo or video tributes
- Military honors
- Custom-printed materials—memorial folders, prayer cards, service programs and more.
- Custom-engraved cremation urns
Tribute
- Donations to a special cause or organization
- Burial in a specific garden or veterans area
- Scholarship or special fund
- Annual event or gathering
Keepsakes
- Flower seed packets or potted plants
- Engraved golf balls
- Lapel pins
- Items from a personal collection
- Copies of a favorite recipe
- Personalized memorial quilt or throw
- Memorial jewelry
- Religious mementos
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