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Although holding funerals can provide mourners with closure after loved ones pass, many people also choose to find additional ways to honor and celebrate the memory of the deceased. Doing so often provides further comfort during the grieving process. Below are three suggestions on celebration of life activities you can arrange after the funeral. 

3 Ways to Honor Deceased Loved Ones

1. Plan a Road Trip

funeralIf the deceased liked to travel, hit the road with a few fellow mourners to visit some of the person’s favorite spots. If you are celebrating the life of a parent, plan a road trip with siblings or other relatives. You can share fond memories about family vacations spent traveling from destination to destination in the car. Take pictures to document the journey, as seeing the photos might help others cope with the loss. 

2. Schedule a Get-Together With Friends & Family

If most of the loved one’s friends and family live nearby, plan a casual get-together with the mourners a few weeks after the funeral. You could share a meal at the person’s favorite restaurant or host a potluck at home and have each guest prepare a dish the deceased loved. Both activities will allow the opportunity to share stories, which will help everyone move from acceptance of the passing to fond remembrance of the life lived.

3. Put Your Feelings in Writing

Honoring the life of someone who has passed can be a very personal, private experience. If you feel anything was left unsaid before the person’s death, put your feelings down in writing. Penning a letter to the deceased is a symbolic way of celebrating their life and possibly finding the closure needed to move on.

 

If you need help planning a funeral in the greater Cincinnati, OH, area, the compassionate, courteous professionals at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes will be by your side every step of the way. From helping write the death announcement to providing advice on what music to play during the service, the staff will help with every aspect of making funeral arrangements, so you have time to grieve. To schedule a consultation at the Cincinnati funeral home, call (513) 661-4059 to speak with an associate. Visit the funeral planners online to discover the many ways they pay tribute to the dearly departed.

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