Unique Memorial Ideas at Moline, IL Funeral Homes

Do you want to celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that speaks to their unique experiences and connections? At Moline, IL funeral homes, we host hundreds of families every year with one-of-a-kind ideas for memorial services. At Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory, our staff is standing by to help bring your ideas for a fitting tribute to life, so read on for some of the original ideas we’ve taken part in creating.

The Memory Wall

One idea that many of our families embrace is the memory wall, a giant canvas near the entrance to the memorial hall. It starts plain, but comes to life as guests one by one add their notes, pictures, and memories of the deceased as they enter. This display is visible to everyone for the duration of the memorial, and then goes home with the family of the person being memorialized so they can have a permanent testament to how many people their loved one touched.

Fundraising for a Good Cause

Sending gifts like flowers or fruit baskets is a common gesture for those paying their respects to the departed, but many families are choosing another option. Instead of gifts, they ask the guests to send a donation to a charity close to the family or the deceased. Medical charities are common, as are environmental ones. These fundraising drives can be conducted through our online portal on the digital guestbook, and many bring in donations from a wide group far beyond those invited to the funeral.

Food for the Soul

It’s becoming increasingly common for families to make food a major part of a memorial service, holding memorial dinners at either the funeral hall or at a nearby restaurant. We can arrange catering with any number of local restaurants, and many of our families choose to do a potluck with dishes from their guests. Few things create stronger memories than food, and paying tribute with the food the family loved helps to bring closure.

Going in Style

Is there any more dramatic part of the funeral than the funeral procession, as a long line of cars leads the hearse into the funeral home? Not only is it a testament to how many people loved the departed, but it’s a great way to make a statement about what they loved. We’ve arranged funeral processions with unique vehicles, including motorcycles, hybrid cars, and even horse-drawn carriages to match the deceased’s unique tastes.

Unique Cremation Tributes

For those families who choose cremation, we can arrange memorial services that incorporate unique elements. Third-party companies are highly skilled at transforming cremation ashes into meaningful and artistic objects and mediums, including paint or ink for an artistic display. We can even arrange for your loved one’s ashes to be transformed into fireworks for a stunning final sendoff after the service.

Do you have a unique idea for your loved one’s memorial? Moline, IL funeral homes can help, so contact Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory for more information today.