Planning a Meaningful Funeral Ceremony

Funeral Ceremony PLANNING AMEANINGFUL Personalizing the Ceremony OVERVIEW One-size-fits-all doesn't apply to funeral ceremonies Funeral services can reflect the deceased's passions, interests, or hobbies Honor your loved one in a specific, personal way IDEAS Have doves released at a birdwatcher's ceremony Former students could pay tribute to a deceased teacher Play the favorite song by a musician who has passed on Selecting the Music OVERVIEW Music is an integral part of funeral services It sets the mood for a somber or lighthearted ceremony Can be strictly instrumental or have vocals IDEAS Play music by a favorite composer or group Invite a musical friend or family member to perform Choose songs with special significance to thc dccc03cd's lifc Choosing a Reading OVERVIEW Reading a passage can communicate emotions A reading honors the memory of the dece ased Choose a favorite passage or write an original piece IDEAS Readings can be religious, spiritual, or secular Poetry is often a good choice Ask a person of significance to deliver the reading Incorporating Funeral Traditions OVERVIEW There is a long tradition of honoring the dead Different cultures have different funeral practices The customs you choose should reflect the deceased's life IDEAS A New Orleans Jazz Funeral can symbolize rebirth Green burials are growing in popularity among eco-friendly individuals Different customs and faiths can be represented in one service INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: M.E. Rodriguez www.funeralhomeservicesanantoniotx.com Sources: http://nfda.org/media-center/trends-in-funeral service.html RODRIGUEZ http://www.funeralwise.com/plan/ceremony http://www.funeralwise.com/customs/ http://www.funeralwise.com/learn/green