If your business has suffered the loss of a valued employee, don't let the services at the funeral home be the final word. You can keep the memory of a beloved co-worker alive by honoring their memory in the workplace. Below, Holman-Howe Funeral Homes in Seymour, MO, offers some suggestions to help you celebrate the life of a departed colleague.

5 Ways to Honor a Deceased Co-Worker

1. Plant a Tree

If your business has an outdoor space, plant a tree or install a park bench with a nameplate memorializing the departed. This not only keeps their memory alive, but also makes your environment more beautiful and enjoyable.

2. Hang a Plaque

Hang a photograph and plaque in a public area of your office or facility listing the departed employee's dates of service, birthdate, day of death, and a description of their duties. Explain how and why they made such an impact on the business.

3. Have a Potluck Lunch

Ask everyone to bring a dish to pass in their deceased co-worker's honor. Celebrate their life with a long luncheon. Share treasured stories and memories.

4. Assemble a Memory Board

Create a memory board that contains photos, memorabilia, and other objects that help people deal with the loss. It could include ticket stubs for the deceased's favorite sports team, newspaper clippings, awards, and other relevant items. You can even ask the family to contribute, if you don't have enough personal mementos at work.

5. Establish a Scholarship

Create an academic scholarship in the co-worker's name to enable a needy student to attend the departed's alma mater. Tuition for private high schools, universities, and trade schools is always on the rise, and this memorializes your co-worker in a positive way.

When a friend or family member passes away, you need an experienced, compassionate funeral home to handle the disposition and memorial service. Contact Holman-Howe Funeral Homes in Seymour, MO, for the help you require. They provide dignified arrangements and a firm shoulder during your time of loss. Visit their website, or call (417) 935-2244 to discuss your options with an experienced funeral director.