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Memorials and funeral services provide mourners with the opportunity to pay their respects and thoughtfully honor the deceased. If you’re planning a service, you may want to tailor it to your loved one’s interests and personality. There are many unique ways you can show your love and honor their memory. To help you create a memorable event that celebrates their life, here are a few ideas for personalizing the memorial. 

Unique Ways to Honor Someone at a Funeral

1. Play Meaningful Music

Even in a traditional funeral service, you can incorporate elements that reflect your loved one’s tastes and personality. Replace the hymn, for example, with the deceased’s favorite song, or play tracks from their favorite band. This will help you commemorate them and personalize the service. Hearing a song that the person loved may even bring a smile to some faces and serve as a source of gentle comfort.

2. Provide Personalized Keepsakes

funeralDuring the funeral, provide all guests with small keepsakes they can take home. Tie the item into something your loved one liked. For example, a golf ball may work for sports enthusiasts and seeds might be perfect to honor someone who loved gardening. This will allow attendees to leave with something that’ll help them remember the person’s spirit and zest for life.

3. Make Visual Memories

Your loved one left their mark on the world. Creating a visual memory board of their impact may be cathartic for you and your family before the funeral. Create a collage of pictures, quotes from movies, books, and songs that they loved, and mementos of special trips. You can ask your guests to bring their own items and photos to add to the board during the service.

 

Families throughout Stratford, CT, trust the caring and compassionate staff at Adzima Funeral Home. They recognize the anguish and stress that comes with making funeral arrangements and coping with a loss. They stay with you every step of the way to ensure that your wishes and that of the deceased are met. They can even assist with writing obituaries and making plans for memorials or cremations. Visit them online to learn more about these services, or call (203) 375-2200 to speak to a funeral director.

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