Memorial Service After a Loss

Memorial services and funerals both include religious elements, a eulogy, readings, prayers, songs, and reflection. However, a memorial service occurs after the remains have been cared for. This gives the family more flexibility and time to plan a creative and personalized ceremony to honor your loved one.

Step 1: Choose a Location

• Decide on a location that holds significance for your loved one, such as a family home, special park, or a venue for larger gatherings.

Step 2: Personalize the Service

• Gather music, scripture, poems, photographs, and videos that personalize the memorial.
• Enlist the help of close family and friends to contribute and present these elements during the service.

Step 3: Schedule the Date and Time

• Enjoy flexibility in scheduling since the burial or cremation has already taken place.
• Collaborate with your family to choose a date and time that feels right for everyone.

Step 4: Select an Officiant

• Choose a trusted officiant responsible for organizing and leading the memorial.
• The officiant will deliver the eulogy and oversee any religious aspects, so select someone who can honor your loved one effectively.

Step 5: Invite Eulogy Speakers

• Reach out to close friends and family who can deliver heartfelt eulogies.
• Consider asking those who also wrote your loved one's obituary.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of life is different from a regular funeral as it's usually more relaxed and not as structured. It is considered a casual party where everyone gathers to remember and honor the person who passed away.

Additionally, these celebrations often happen after the person has been buried or cremated, and they're a way to cherish and celebrate the person's unique life