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Planning a memorial service can feel like an overwhelming series of tasks, especially during the difficult grieving process. Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home in Sparta, WI, can serve as your guide during the aftermath of losing a loved one and help you plan a memorial service that will honor and celebrate the dearly departed.

Here is a general checklist of items you should consider while planning a memorial service

  • memorial servicesSchedule The Service: The first step to consider is choosing a time for the memorial service. Be sure to speak with other close relatives to determine their availability and whether you’ll need to factor in extra time for those to travel to the location. It is customary to schedule the funeral between a few days to six months after the death.
  • Select Speakers: In most cultures, one or more relatives or close friends will give a eulogy or speak about their late loved one. Ask family and friends if they wish to speak at the memorial service, and if you are speaking, compose your speech in advance.
  • Organize Remembrances: Consider what special touches you would like within the memorial service to make the celebration unique. Think about special readings, songs, performances, or photographs to commemorate the life of your deceased loved one, and enlist family members for help putting it all together.
  • Order Flowers: Select a local florist who will help you choose a beautiful array of floral arrangements that will fit the service and your budget. Share the date, time, and location of the memorial service so the florist can deliver your decorations on the day.

Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home is a Sparta community mainstay for professional funeral arrangements and caring, compassionate service. To learn more, call (608) 269-6666 or visit their website.

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