These days, funerals are incredibly personal. While most people still adhere to specific rites and traditions, modern families also enjoy putting their own twist on these routines. One of the biggest reasons for this is to create lasting memories that will bring peace to grieving family and friends.
If you are looking for unique ways to create these memories during your loved one’s funeral in Hayward, here are a few ideas to get you started:
Creating a Memorial Website
The phrase “the internet is forever” might seem like a warning, but it can also be a wonderful thing. Many couples create wedding websites or digital birth announcements for their babies. Creating a memorial website is one more thing that your family can do to commemorate your loved one’s life, allowing the entire world to visit the site and learn more about how loved and missed that person is.
Ask for signatures and memorial messages.
You may think of signature books or photo mats as a tradition perfect for weddings or baby showers, but why not a celebration of life? By allowing your loved one’s mourners to offer signatures and messages of support and love, you can look back fondly in the years to come and see just how much that person was loved.
Commission a painting in memorial
A painting is a beautiful way to remember your loved one. You may paint the artwork yourself or commission a professional to do so. Either way, you can admire the work in your home for generations to come, remembering your loved one every time you see it.
Create a quilt from clothing or fabric donations.
Crafting a quilt from your loved one’s clothing gives you a useful and beautiful keepsake to cherish for many years to come. It is also a highly personalized item, giving it even greater sentimental value. You may also choose to have visitors at the funeral service donate fabric for the quilt, helping your family remember the many people who attended to commemorate your loved one.
Plant a tree or a garden.
Planting a garden or a tree in memory of your loved one is a wonderful way to watch that memory continue to grow. It also gives grieving loved ones a beautiful place to return and remember their loved one, as well as providing care for something that lives on in their memory. This can be therapeutic in ways that few other memorials can.
If you find yourself confused or needing assistance, reach out to the staff at Sorensen Chapel today.
