Personalization
Personalization Options for Services
When searching for ways to personalize a funeral service, remember the moments you spent with the person and try to highlight the qualities that she or he are remembered for. Consider hobbies, subjects of interest and places where the person spent much of his or her time. It can help to make lists of their passions, achievements and memories you shared together. There are a number of ways that these lists can be incorporated into a service:
Personalized Folders
Each service folder can be tailored with meaningful photos, favorite quotes, or personal details that honor your loved one’s life story. These keepsakes provide guests with something tangible to hold onto, reflecting the individuality of the person remembered. Every design helps capture the essence of their spirit in a lasting way.
Memorial Blankets
Custom memorial blankets offer warmth and comfort while beautifully showcasing cherished images or messages. They can be displayed during the service and kept as a lasting reminder of love and connection. Each one is designed to celebrate a life well lived and the memories shared.
Displays
Personalized displays allow family and friends to share stories, photos, and mementos that bring memories to life. From picture boards to video tributes, these visual elements help celebrate the moments that meant the most. They create a heartfelt focal point that honors a lifetime of love and experiences.
Community Posts on Facebook
Sharing a tribute post on Facebook is a thoughtful way to extend remembrance beyond the service. It allows friends and community members to offer condolences, share memories, and celebrate the impact your loved one made. These online reflections help keep their story alive and connected to all who knew them.
Photos & Albums
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during calling hours or just prior to the services. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book or on urns.
Videos
A DVD video is a wonderful way to share your loved one’s life with others. It can be personalized with your special photos and music. These videos become keepsakes that you can share with your family for generations.
Artwork
Artwork of the deceased or art created in tribute is a beautiful addition to a service. Sculptures, a slideshow of drawings or displaying artwork throughout the funeral home helps people learn more about a life that was cherished.
Music
Live or pre-recorded music can be relaxing and comforting to those who have come to the service. Some other ways music can be used, is to record a CD with the deceased’s favorite songs or songs that he or she wrote or to have musically inclined family or friends perform at the funeral service.
Readings of Poetry & Literature
Passages from the deceased’s favorite books or poems that capture the essence of life help create a service infused with wisdom and words to remember. You can also invite friends and family members to read passages or poems of their choice or write their own pieces to share.
