The passing of a loved one is never easy. If you’re the caregiver of your family member’s final arrangements, then you know how important it is to honor their wishes. While some individuals wish to be buried, others wish to be cremated with their ashes either stored with a loved one or spread across a special location. Either way, preparing for a cremation memorial service can be difficult. Here are several ways you can personalize the memorial for those that want to mourn their loss. 

3 Ways to Personalize a Cremation Memorial 

1. Include Photographs

Displaying photographs during the cremation memorial service is an excellent way to help people remember the deceased. You can either choose to let people contribute photos or set up collages of your own, or a combination of both. This can help spark pleasant memories throughout the room as well as encourage storytelling from those that knew the deceased well. 

2. Play Their Favorite Music or Band

Playing music is a common practice at any funeral or cremation memorial service. If you knew the kind of music or band your family member enjoyed, then you can create a playlist to play while friends and family say their goodbyes. This is a great way to feel connected to the person whose life you’re celebrating. You can also ask close friends and family to contribute song ideas that may have been some of their favorites. 

3. Offer Keepsakes

Handing out a simple keepsake is another way to help those attending the memorial service grieve. These can come in the form of candles with inscriptions, your loved one’s favorite poem, a newspaper clipping, or copies of the eulogy. Produce a keepsake that represents your loved one well and that people can take with them to remember them. 

Planning for a cremation memorial service can be a difficult time. With the help and guidance from the trusted funeral directors at Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home in Rochester, NY, you’ll be guided through every step of the planning process. To speak to a staff member about pre-planning or funeral options, call (585) 426-7830. Visit them online for more information on funeral and cremation options.