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It’s important to create a beautiful and memorable funeral and memorial service for a loved one who has passed. These gatherings help people mourn their loss and celebrate the person’s life. But, honoring them shouldn’t stop there. You can keep their memory alive by celebrating them for years after they pass away. Below are a few ways how. 

Celebrate Your Deceased Loved One These 3 Ways

1. Visit Their Final Resting Place

Many people like having a specific location to go to when they want to talk to or think of a friend or family member who has died. Going to the cemetery or place where their ashes were spread is a perfect way to connect. On the anniversary of their death, bring along some flowers or another gift to leave behind to let the person know you are thinking of them.

2. Write to Them

Have you ever thought about writing a letter to the person you love? Some families do this at the memorial service to send off the letters with the person when they are buried. However, you can continue this tradition for years to come. When you write, update them on what’s going on with friends and family, share stories of fun times you remember with them, or simply note how much you miss them. This is an excellent way to continue processing grief in a healthy way while continuing to keep the person who passed in your thoughts.

3. Look Through Old Photos With Family

memorial serviceYou don’t have to celebrate this anniversary alone. Many people gather to look at old family photos and share stories on the date of someone’s passing. These gatherings are almost like memorial services that can be held long after the funeral. Watch home movies together or scroll through the person’s social media accounts and read their photo captions to recall about their life in their own words.

 

For almost 75 years the compassionate staff at Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors in McDonough, GA, has provided families with funeral and mortuary services. From free appointments for pre-planning to personalized memorial services, their expert team is available in your time of need. To discuss honoring the passing of a loved one today and in the future call (770) 914-1414. Visit their website for information on their grief resources.

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