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An important part of celebrating someone’s life after they’ve passed is how you choose to say goodbye. If they’ve chosen a cremation rather than a traditional burial, it can leave you wondering what to do for their memorial service. Cremation opens the door for seemingly endless possibilities, and below, you’ll find some common, heartfelt ideas to consider with your family.

Ideas for a Cremation Memorial Service

1. Spread Ashes at a Favorite Spot

One of the most well-known cremation memorial service traditions is spreading a loved one’s ashes at a meaningful place. It could be their favorite park, the seaside, or another outdoor space where they loved to spend their time. You can invite close friends or make it an open service, just make sure you abide by local laws for spreading ashes and holding public gatherings.

2. Cremation Garden

memorial serviceMany cemeteries maintain beautiful cremation gardens where you can spread a loved one’s ashes. If you feel they’d enjoy contributing to the growth of flowers and plants, host a memorial service with friends where you say kind words and spread their ashes. Funeral home staff will help you plan and carry out this type of service.

3. Traditional Burial

A cremation doesn't mean you have to do something complicated. Many people opt to bury their loved one’s ashes as they would a body. If you’d like, you can purchase a decorative urn to bury them in and host a memorial service that includes a religious leader and the same ceremonies that are done with a casket. There’s no rush — one of the main benefits of cremation is that you can choose to have the burial whenever it’s convenient.

 

For nearly 75 years, Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors has helped residents of McDonough, GA, say goodbye to their loved ones. They’re proud to assist clients in their times of need, and their compassionate funeral directors can help with memorial service planning, cremation services, and funeral pre-planning. Visit their website for a complete breakdown of their offerings, or call (770) 914-1414 to speak with a staff member today.  

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