Planning a funeral service can be an emotional task, but many families want to find the best way to honor their lost loved one with a ceremony. Many people are choosing cremation over traditional burials, but they are unsure how to make it a memorable event. Below are several ways to honor your loved ones with a cremation service. 

How to Create a Meaningful Cremation Service

1. Plan a Funeral With a Cremation

Opting for cremation doesn’t mean families have to forego a traditional funeral process; it only means the deceased will not have a casket burial. It’s possible to have a funeral service with an open casket viewing before cremation.

2. Scatter Ashes

One of the most meaningful ways to honor a loved one after the cremation is by scattering their ashes. Choose a location that is special to the decedent and gather friends and family to participate in the event. It will be a memorable occasion for attendees where they can say their goodbyes in a place that the decedent held close to their heart. Though scattering ashes is a common practice, you should check the local regulations to ensure your desired location will allow the ceremony.

3. Hold a Memorial

After the cremation, you can invite friends and family to a memorial held in the decedent’s honor. The memorial service can be personalized with eulogies, readings of select poems or religious scripture, and music. You may also display the urn that holds the ashes of the deceased. The ceremony allows guests to remember their loved one in a supportive environment. 

4. Set up a Personal Display

Incorporating some of the decedent’s personal belongings into the service is a touching way to pay tribute to them. Set up a display table that holds everything from pictures to tokens from their hobbies or their favorite books. Using these treasured objects will help people remember the life and interests of your lost loved one. 

Planning a cremation service is not easy, but the caring professionals at Cremation Service of Western New York are here to assist you. For nearly 30 years, this full-service cremation facility has helped families throughout Rochester, NY, say goodbye to their loved ones. Their compassionate team will help you through every step of the cremation process. They also offer funeral pre-planning solutions for the future. Call (585) 544-4500 or visit them online today for more information.