Cremation services in Elton, PA are often special and customized because of the things you display around the room for the service. People can walk around before or after the service portion of the day and look at these items, think of your loved one, and remember them in special ways. Here are a few things you might want to display during the memorial service.
Photos
Pictures are often the most special thing to have on hand at a memorial. Your loved one has already been cremated so even if they are present, they are in an urn. Pictures of them in different stages of their life and with different family members can bring their memory alive. You can have boards up with pictures, display them on tables, or even lay out photo albums for people to look through. It’s nice to have variety so everyone is able to remember your loved one as they were when they were alive in different stages.
Belongings
Your loved one might have always worn a certain necklace, or perhaps had a favorite shirt. These are things that you might place out on display for people to look at because they will likely bring up thoughts of your loved one. If they have something they were known for, like the fact that they loved ducks more than any other animal, you can display photos or figures of that bird as well to remind people of them. Think about their style and personality and choose belongings that suit the occasion.
Collections
Your loved one may have collected something, like certain statues, bells, or even books. You might bring some of that collection to the memorial service to remind people of something that was special to your loved one. If they have enough of those items, you might even allow people to choose one to take home with them so they have something to remember that person by.
Videos
Today, people’s lives are often well documented with videos. While pictures are special, hearing the person’s voice and seeing them move around in a video can be even more special. You can put together video clips and have them running in the background of the service before and after things happen so people can see that person in their prime.
If you are trying to think of other things you want to bring to cremation services in Elton, PA to display and remind everyone of your loved one, the professionals at Simple Alternatives Funeral Home & Crematory are here to help. Give us a call with any questions about memorials and we can brainstorm ideas with you. We want you to be able to honor your loved one in whatever way you see fit and part of that might be displaying things that are important to them and remind people about them. We want you to get everything you need and we want to meet your loved one’s needs all at the same time.