Valentine’s Day is the holiday during which people spend time with their loved ones, including friends and family. And if you’ve lost a loved one, you may want to spend the holiday honoring their memory. That’s why the compassionate professionals from Arndt Funeral Home offer their services to the residents of Rochester, NY. Here, this funeral home has put together a quick guide that highlights a few ways you can accomplish this goal.

Remembering Your Loved Ones at Valentine’s Day

1. Story Time

One way to remember your loved one this holiday is to share favorite stories with your friends and family. Take a stroll down memory lane and let each individual share their favorite memory. This can help you to remember the humorous jokes, emotional moments, and loving stories. Plus, it can be beneficial for those grieving the loss to have an outlet in such a safe space.  Serving their favorite snacks, desserts and drinks during this time makes sharing easier for everyone. Playing their favorite music softly in the back ground will help some people as they listen to others speak. 

2. Charity

You can also spend the day working with your loved one’s favorite charity. For instance, you may want to consider volunteering at your community’s children’s hospital or hospice house, spend the day cleaning up a park or trail that they once enjoyed spending time at. Think about the organizations, causes, and charities that mattered most to your loved one. Then, honor that memory by using your time to help volunteer with such organizations.

3. Crafts

Finally, consider crafting gifts for yourself, as well as friends and family who may also be missing your loved one this holiday. For example, you can create memorial decorations, such as candleholders, jewelry, pillows, memory stones or wood projects. Include the name of your loved one, as well as their birth date and even a favorite quote. You can give these to those who may be grieving as a gift. This is a very helpful way to help children of all ages through the grieving process.  Allow the children to be part of creating these items and passing them out.

If you’ve recently lost a loved one, don’t hesitate to turn to the compassionate guidance of those at Arndt Funeral Home. Serving the community since 1975, this funeral home has helped numerous families honor their deceased loved ones with a celebration of life. To learn about their services, such as funeral arrangements, give them a call today at (585) 225-6350. You can also find more information on their website.