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While a funeral should always be a respectful memorialization of a loved one, many families choose to approach the service as a celebration of the person's life. This perspective honors the person's contributions, accomplishments, and the special role they played in the lives of their loved ones. By allowing in more festive feelings and experiences, what can be a somber event transforms into a loving, even joyous tribute to a life well-lived. Below, learn some creative ways to celebrate life at the funeral of a loved one.

How to Honor Someone's Life

1. Release Sky Lanterns

Sky lanterns turn any funeral into a celebration of life that attendees won't soon forget. Each guest can attach a personal note to the person who passed, and then everyone can gather and release the lanterns into the sky. This makes for an unforgettable show with just the right balance of festivity and respect. However, be sure to choose sky lanterns made of an eco-friendly material to avoid disrupting the local environment.

2. Plant a Tree

funeralAs part of the funeral service, have guests meet at a specified location for a tree-planting ceremony celebrating the person who passed. Congregate on a loved one's property or other meaningful spot to take turns digging a hole, and place a sapling in the ground. You may want to have guests share memories or ask loved ones to perform readings. The tree will then serve as a living celebration of someone you and so many others loved.

3. Choose Meaningful Music

Funeral music is often solemn and subdued, and that may not be the personal style of the person who passed. Instead, select some of their favorite music to play. Music is an emotional language that’s able to reach people in ways that conversation often can't. Playing your loved one's favorite music can bring back happy memories and remind attendees of good times shared with them.

 

If you need help planning a funeral, contact Porto Funeral Homes. Since 1931, they’ve offered funerals, burials, and cremation services to families throughout New Haven County, CT. They also provide pre-arrangements for funerals, so you can plan everything beforehand and take stress off your loved ones later. To schedule a consultation, call (203) 467-3000 for their location in East Haven or (203) 934-5000 for West Haven. To learn more about their funeral options, visit their website.

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