Tips for Customizing Cremation Services

Studies show that the more personalized and memorable a memorial service is the more it helps not only honor the deceased but also offer some relief for the bereaved during their time of loss. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can customize a memorial service to honor and remember the deceased after a cremation service in Davenport, IA. 

Many bereaved families make photo collages or montage videos for a memorial service. These items are treasured by the family, but other bereaved like friends and coworkers would appreciate access to them as well. Consider uploading any montages or videos online to share with other people. You can use GoogleDrive, DropBox, or YouTube. Make the files accessible with only a certain link and print the link on the service program so guests can access it if they choose. 

A memory table is an easy way to help make a memorial service custom and personalized. It’s a simple and free way to show items that either meant a lot to the deceased, show their personality, or represent the deceased to other people. You can put almost anything on a memory table such as photos, sunglasses, ticket stubs from special events, letters, favorite vases or flowers, beloved clothing, or anything else that was special to or about the deceased. You can also make several memory stations as opposed to just one table. There can be themed tables with each one showing a part of the deceased’s life, such as wedding memories, school items, and children and grandchildren. 

Also, though it might seem like bad form to decorate a memorial service after a cremation, but decorations can actually make the service more special and unique. You can add decorations in any form you want, from lamps and rugs to artwork, flowers and everything in between. Bring decorations that somehow represent or honor the deceased. For example, if she loved to stitch, you could hang some of her work. Or if he loved a certain artist you could display copies of famous artwork. 

Food is a serious comfort for a lot of people. Take inspiration from the deceased’s favorite foods and put out a special spread for guests at the service. Did she love pies or ice cream? Set up a sundae bar or pies. Was he a big pizza fan? Order delivery from a local pizza place. 

These are just a few of the many, many ways that you can make a memorial after a cremation service unique and meaningful to help ease the pain of loss and honor the deceased. If you need more ideas for planning a memorial for your lost loved one, look to the deceased for inspiration from his or her life. 

Looking for more information about planning memorials or Davenport, IA cremation services? All you have to do is reach out to Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory. We have years of experience that we would love to put at your disposal. Please visit us or give us a call to learn more about what we can do for you in your time of loss or of preplanning.