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Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral in the days immediately following their passing can make the grieving process even harder. However, memorial services allow families and friends to celebrate their late loved one in a meaningful way that can be therapeutic. If you’re not sure how to express your loved one’s personality during the services, here are a few ideas. 

A Guide to Planning a Beautiful Memorial Service 

1. Commission a Painting

memorial serviceWas your loved one enthralled by the arts, or taken with painting themselves? Celebrate their creative spirit by commissioning a portrait. Talk to the artist about your friend or relative’s interests. If they were particularly close with their spouse, children, or pets, you might want to depict them enjoying life together. When the guests see the painting on display at the memorial services, they’ll have fond memories of a familiar face.

2. Create a Slideshow

If you have scrapbook upon scrapbook filled with photos of your late loved one’s adventures, use these pictures to create a slideshow. You can dim the lights and present the slideshow during the memorial service, arranging the photos chronologically for a heartfelt journey through time. You can also put the slideshow on CDs for guests to take home, or upload it onto a website for far-away friends to see.

3. Arrange a Dove Release

If you’re looking for something out of the box, incorporate the beauty of the natural world by arranging a dove release for the memorial service. At the end of the celebration of life, invite all of the guests to head outside to watch the white birds fly off into the sunlight. Or head to their favorite park after the service to release the doves and then picnic with family and friends.  In addition to being beautiful, this serves as a metaphor for letting go of the past while upholding your loved one’s legacy.

 

If you’re searching for the ideal place to host a memorial service, turn to Arndt Funeral Home, LLC in Monroe County, NY. Their compassionate team will help you plan a meaningful service that commemorates your loved one. They have been operating and working with families since 1975. For more information about their facility, visit the website or call (585) 225-6350 to set up an appointment.

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