Why a Memorial Service?
A memorial service is an excellent way for your family to celebrate the life of your loved one and while giving them a meaningful goodbye. Unlike a traditional funeral service that typically occurs within a few days after the deceased passes, a memorial service can take place at any time. A memorial service does not the require the body to be present and instead allows the family to commemorate their loved one at an appropriate time after the remains have been cared for.This allows the family more time to plan a meaningful service by not having to rush to ensure the service coincides with the timeline to care for the remains. It is not uncommon for families to hold a memorial service days, weeks, or even months after the remains have been cared for.
What many people fail to realize is that a memorial service is not for the deceased but instead for their family and friends. A memorial service gives the bereaved the opportunity to say goodbye and celebrate the memories and and experiences they shared with the deceased. The event is not about sadness and mourning but instead about celebrating a life well lived.
One of the biggest benefits of holding a memorial service is that it allows your family the opportunity to plan an engaging and meaningful service. Unlike a traditional funeral service that often follows religious customs and rituals, a memorial service can be tailored to meet your family’s needs.
Many families often choose to incorporate certain religious traditions like the singing of hymns, reading of passages, and prayers during the memorial service. This is included alongside other elements of the service that represent the life of the deceased. The pairing of religious customs and personal things the deceased enjoyed ensure a unique service that will represent the life the deceased lived.
