Comments on: 9 Ways To WOW Families With Funeral Personalization

By: Krystal Penrose

Krystal Penrose — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:42:03 +0000

In reply to Franklin White. Hey Franklin, yes that's a great idea! We love seeing the creativity that comes from a beautiful life lived. This is the way of celebrating those we love!

By: Franklin White

Franklin White — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:57:54 +0000

Thanks for pointing out how you need the right venue for a funeral too. My grandpa passed away and he loved nature. I think it’d be nice to have his funeral in a place with a lot of natural beauty and it’d be perfect if we could release some doves.

By: Adam Bockler

Adam Bockler — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:43:20 +0000

Thanks for your tips about how to personalize a funeral service, Cher. All of my grandparents have passed on. One of the things that I remember most about my maternal grandmother’s service was that there was a slide show of pictures through her life. It helped me remember events and places that I shared with my grandma. Having a slide show can be a great way to remember those that you love.

By: Sam Fisher

Sam Fisher — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:13:52 +0000

Even though a funeral can bring about a lot of emotions, generally sad, it is still important to have the family in question feel catered. What I mean is that don’t do the same service for everyone. Like you said in the first point, creativity is one of the better ways to make it more memorable for the family. This way, yourself and the guests will know just how important the person who passed was.

By: Rilee Chastain

Rilee Chastain — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:03:53 +0000

In reply to Johnny Shi. Thanks for your comment, Johnny! We're so glad these ideas have inspired you :)

By: Johnny Shi

Johnny Shi — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:44:16 +0000

What a great idea, having an end of life celebration. I love the creative idea of writing special messages at the celebration. Sometimes the written word can express more of our love. Your post has been really helpful and inspiring, thank you.

By: Julia Gaunt

Julia Gaunt — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:25:38 +0000

I would like to add that if your funeral home has access to a white dove release professional within 50-100 miles, it is a great way for families to personalize a funeral, memorial or celebration of life. The family may participate by choosing a poem, music and opening the baskets. As a professional dove releaser for 10 yrs. now, I have worked hard to inspire funeral directors to tell families that this service is available. Many times I have had families call me after making arrangements with the funeral home who did not inform them. I would like to encourage funeral home directors to please speak up and tell your families about this comforting and symbolic way families can personalize their ceremony. Let’s work together to give families one more way of having a meaningful experience.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:48:46 +0000

I once had a friend who celebrated his grandmother's funeral by calling it a celebration of life party – I thought that was an interesting way to have a funeral. I like your article and agree that flexibility and thoughtfulness is important in order to be conscious of everyone's feelings. Everyone handles grief so differently so these tips are very helpful in creating a good environment for planning a funeral.

By: Savannah McGowan

Savannah McGowan — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:39:01 +0000

I work at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is Shelbyville,Tn. When families bring us pictures of their loved ones, we scan them and create. a 13×19 canvas photo of their life events (wedding,military, high school graduation , birth of their children).We also create a hardback book of all of their photos. We have had a great responce from families and it sets us apart from funeral homes in the area.