What are some creative ways to personalize funeral services?

Personalizing funeral services can offer comfort and celebrate the unique life of the person being honored. While there are many traditional personalization methods, the sky is the limit when choosing ways to personalize your service. 

Here are some ideas:



• Customized Memorial Programs: Create memorial programs with personalized messages, quotes, or poems, along with photographs and anecdotes that reflect the individual’s personality.
• Themed Service and Favors for Guests: If the deceased had a particular passion or hobby, consider incorporating elements of it into the service. For example, if they loved gardening, you could decorate with flowers and have seeds to give as favors.
• Interactive Memorial: Instead of a traditional service, organize an interactive event where attendees can share stories, memories, and anecdotes about the deceased. This could include an open speaking session, memory jars, or a collaborative art project.
• Customized Casket or Urn: Personalize the casket or urn with artwork, photos, or messages that reflect the individual’s personality and interests.
• Live Music or Performances: Hire musicians or performers to play music or perform readings that were meaningful to your loved one. Alternatively, you could invite friends and family members to perform songs or readings themselves.
• Video Tribute: Compile video clips, photos, and messages from family and friends to create a touching tribute video that celebrates your loved one.
• Thumbprint or Remembrance Jewelry: Ask your funeral home director about making a thumbprint necklace, key chain or other piece of jewelry to help remember your loved one.
• No matter your vision, don’t hesitate to ask your funeral director for help. Most are more than happy to help you develop and execute a plan to personalize the service to your loved one’s interests, hobbies, and tastes. All you need to do is ask.