Losing a person you love is never easy. While everyone grieves differently, many people prefer honoring the deceased through a celebration of life. Doing so is quite gratifying to friends and family and highlights the individual’s life and cherished memories. The following are a few ways you can remember someone after they’re gone.

How to Embrace a Celebration of Life

1. Donate to Charity

You can carry on the legacy of the deceased by donating to a charity on their behalf. Choose the cause your loved one was most passionate about or spread your donations if there were many. If financial gifts are not possible, you can volunteer your time to a program instead.

2. Plant a Tree

Planting a tree in someone’s memory is a beautiful gesture. Creating life from loss is often helpful during the grieving process, and you and your family can visit this spot regularly to honor and remember the deceased. You can even design and hang a placard as an added token of love.  

3. Adopt a Pet

Many pets currently reside in animal shelters waiting for a home. If this was a cause near and dear to your loved one’s heart, consider adopting a pet in need. You can even name them after the decedent’s favorite character, so their memory will live on in this new relationship. Animals are also terrific sources of comfort during this difficult time.

Arndt Funeral Home LLC in Rochester, NY, provides personalized celebrations of life, so you can honor those you’ve lost during the service. They help select urns and caskets, and also offer funeral pre-planning to those who want to relieve their family of the task or have specific visions for their memorial service. Call (585) 225-6350 today to speak with a director about your needs. If you want to learn more about how they can assist, visit the website.