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The loss of a loved one is never easy, and if they didn’t do any pre-planning, this responsibility may fall on your shoulders. Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home has proudly guided Rochester, NY, families through this process for more than 40 years, and they will do the same for you. If this is your first time planning a funeral or memorial service, they’ll offer tips and advice to make the process less stressful.

5 Tips for Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service

1. Choose the Type of Service

Even if your loved one failed to create a will or leave any instructions regarding their funeral, they may have mentioned the type of service they wanted. Try to choose whichever option you feel most aligns with their beliefs and wishes. This may mean choosing a traditional funeral service or a non-traditional memorial service.

2. Pick a Date

memorial serviceYou may need to pick several dates, depending on whether your loved one is to be cremated or buried. If they had a lot of out-of-town relatives, you may want to take them into consideration when selecting a date. You should also consider whether you will have a visitation one or two days before the funeral or memorial service.

3. Select a Location

If your loved one was involved with their church, this can make choosing the location for their service easier. If not, you should consider how many guests you expect to attend, as well as your loved one’s personal beliefs, when choosing a location.

4. Ask Someone to Write & Deliver the Eulogy

Although you may be the one planning the service, you do not have to be the one to deliver the eulogy. Delegating this to someone else can relieve a lot of stress and anxiety you may already be feeling.

5. Iron Out the Details

There are a lot of details to consider when planning a funeral or memorial service, including any readings that will be read and any music played. If you knew some favorite passages or songs of your loved one’s, you may want to include those.

Even if this is not the first funeral or memorial service you have had to plan, it rarely gets easier. Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home will help you every step of the way to ensure your loved one’s service is beautiful and a tribute to their memory. You can call them at (585) 426-7830 or visit their website to schedule an appointment and ask any questions.

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