Choosing a Venue
Choose a Venue A memorial service can be held anywhere, such as achurch, funeral home, private home, beach, publicmeeting space, etc. The key is to choose a venue that islarge enough to accommodate the number of peopleyou intend to invite. Also, you can choose a place thatyou feel was significant to the deceased.You can have the service at the crematorium thatperforms the cremation. Most of them have a chapel ora special room where you can hold your service.You may want the service to be held at sea if you wanta scattering of the cremation remains at sea. Peoplecan pour the ashes into the water from a boat or aship.You can opt for biodegradable urns, put some ash inthem and place in the water. They will dissolve andrelease the ashes.A sky lantern can also be used outdoors. Each guestwrites a note to the departed and places it inside thelantern, along with…
Planning
Date and Time of the Memorial Service You must set the date and time of the memorial serviceto allow family members and friends enough time tomake travel plans and the necessary adjustments intheir calendars.While you don’t have to feel pressured to hold theservice right after the cremation, it’s important to setthe date close enough to the cremation so that visitingfriends and family can attend if they choose.Alternatively, you can hold a virtual memorial servicefrom afar, especially during these times where there isa stay-at-home order due to COVID-19. A virtual oronline memorial service will connect family and friendsto honor the passing of their loved one.This is a wonderful idea for family members andfriends who live at a distance and cannot attend theservice in person. We talk about the various ways tohold an online memorial service in the ebook found here Join Us! / Find the best information to support you through…
Pre-planning your Memorial Service
Know Thy Will Before getting into the actual planning process, youneed to do a few things in the pre-planning stage.You need to know the Will of the deceased. This isimportant because some people leave behind specificrequirements for their funeral or memorial service. Ifyou don’t have permission to read the Will, you shouldconsult with someone who does.If the deceased included specific requirements in thewill, the service should be conducted based aroundthose requirements.Once you’re aware of the Will, you need to determinethe type of service to hold. Take into consideration thetype of service the deceased might have wanted, andwhat the family would like. Every Memorial is Unique Every memorial service is unique, mainly because theyreflect the personalities of the deceased and theirloved ones.There are three general types of services:Funeral –this is a traditional service done very soon after death,and the body is usually available for viewing bymourners. They’re mostly, but not necessarily,religious.Memorials…
Hosting a Cremation Memorial Service
Today, many people opt to cremate their loved ones,probably because it offers versatility in emorialization.The cremated remains can be kept or scattered,buried below ground in an urn, or even placed in acolumbarium in an urn, among other options.If you’re planning a cremation memorial service foryour loved one who has passed away, we have puttogether a guide to help you discover everything youneed to know to create a wonderful memorial service.Lets get straight into it. Step One: Pre-Planning Step Two: Planning Step Three: Wrapping up Checklist Get our eBook Here with everything you need to get started Join Us! / Find the best information to support you through this emotional time. Books, articles and more! Email Join Now You have subscribed successfully! Some error occured Please fill all the required * fields.