While setting up the space for the memorial service, many families want to make the cremation urn the centerpiece of the decorations, just as they would with a traditional casket. By decorating the table and urn with items that display your loved one’s interests, you can make the ceremony feel personal. Below, the compassionate staff at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Hobart, OK, offers three suggestions to help you get started on the display.

3 Cremation Urn Display Ideas

1. Focus on Hobbies

Was your loved one passionate about a particular hobby, such as playing a musical instrument or knitting? Decorate the table the urn will sit on with the items they used for their favorite pastime. For instance, if they were an avid sports player, you might fold up their favorite jersey and place it on the table next to a small vase of flowers. Use an attractive tablecloth to complement the beauty of the urn and your loved one’s belongings.

2. Decorate With Flowers

If you selected an ornate urn and would rather take a simple, minimalist approach to the decorations, a garden-style floral arrangement is an elegant choice. Place the urn in the middle and ask the staff at the funeral home you’re working with to help you arrange roses, tulips, and other flowers around it. This is a wonderful way to show the memorial service is a celebration of life and evoke a feeling of calm in each of the attendees. Additionally, it is an excellent tribute to nature-lovers and avid gardeners.

3. Include Photos

Putting the urn in a small box of flowers is a beautiful way to make it the focal point of the display. Additionally, include a few photos of your loved one, and arrange them carefully around the urn. Choose images of them doing their favorite activities, such as playing with grandchildren or reading. By showcasing them doing what they loved, the guests will remember the departed fondly and accurately, which can be comforting to those struggling with the loss.

For more cremation urn display ideas, speak with the professionals at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home. For over 35 years, they have helped families in Kiowa, Washita, Caddo, and Greer counties bid farewell to their loved ones. Visit their website to learn about their services, or call (580) 726-5800 to find out how they can help you today.