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If you ask five individuals what contributes to a meaningful funeral, you could easily get five different answers. Depending on factors such as religion and personal preference, the way people celebrate the life of a lost loved one varies greatly. However, you may argue that all meaningful funerals share the following three elements.

Top 3 Meaningful Funeral Elements

1. The Gathering of Friends & Family

The people that congregate at a funeral or memorial do not have to know each other well, nor does the group have to be any particular size. All that matters is they are together to share their grief, remember what was special and wonderful about the deceased, and help each other bid farewell.

2. The Eulogy

funeralEulogizing a loved one can happen in a variety of ways, but all invoke love for the individual. Some eulogies incorporate humorous elements, while others simply talk about the person’s life and the people who love him or her. Cher’s eulogy for ex-husband Sonny Bono is a great example of a funny yet profound eulogy. While the iconic singer cried through most of her speech, she conveyed what was remarkable about Bono and joked, “I’m sure he is somewhere loving this.”

3. The Sharing of Memories

A meaningful funeral service generally includes the reading of poems, religious verses, or anything else important to the person who has passed on. In some cases, attendees take turns talking about why the deceased is so loved. Either option provides guests with a special memory to cherish on a sad day.

 

Discuss these and other funeral service elements with the compassionate team at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home. This full-service funeral home has helped residents throughout Ranson, WV, create beautiful memorial and funeral services since 1889. Call (304) 725-7068 or visit the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home website today to learn more about funeral planning options.

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