As the popularity of cremation continues to rise, more and more families are moving away from holding traditional funerals or ceremonies and are opting for celebrations of life instead. A celebration of life is an opportunity for friends and relatives to pay tribute to a loved one while saying goodbye in a uniquely personal way. As you explore ideas for a service, consider what the deceased would enjoy, but also ensure you meet the emotional and spiritual needs of your guests.

 

Not only does a celebration of life provide your family with the opportunity to be more creative than a traditional funeral, it also allows you more time to plan the event. With most funerals, there is a small window of time to care for the remains and gathers guests to say goodbye. A celebration of life eliminates the stress of rushing to plan an event as they can be held days, weeks or even months after the remains have been cared for. This means you can take your time to make sure your family celebrates the life of your loved one and gives them the goodbye they deserve.

 

This kind of event also allows you to involve more people in the planning process. For many, the sudden loss of a loved one can be overwhelming and stressful. Because there is no rush to hold a celebration of life, your family can deal with the initial grief of your loss before working together to plan a celebratory event. This means you can involve more people in the planning process and schedule it at a time that is the most convenient for your guests.

Just as each person is unique, each celebration of life service is personal and unique. As you explore ideas for a service, consider what the deceased would enjoy, but also what the attendees will enjoy and what will meet their emotional and spiritual needs.

 

We have provided a few ideas, but this list is by no means completed. Use these ideas as a starting point to plan the perfect service to suit your unique needs.