From the jazz-accompanied street processions in New Orleans to the annual Day of the Dead in Mexico, when people visit the graves of family members and ancestors, cultures around the world have ritual celebrations to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. Honoring and celebrating the life of your loved one is an important part of the healing process when you are in mourning. Funeral directors Atlantic Highlands can help you plan a funeral or memorial service that will help everyone share memories and recall the important highlights of the person’s life.
Many people have a tribute video for people to enjoy during the visitation or as part of a memorial service. A tribute video is a great way to capture and represent a person’s life, showing highlights like early school photos, graduation, marriage, the birth of children, and other memorable life events. Family members can collect photos and memorabilia to scan, and the resulting video can be captioned and set to music. There are many customizable options that can make your tribute video a unique and moving experience. Often, families distribute DVDs as keepsakes for family members and friends.
Printed materials are also keepsakes that can evoke fond memories of the deceased. A service program could include the text of a eulogy, the words to a favorite poem or hymn, a personal message and, of course, photos. Personalized bookmarks and prayer cards can also be loving reminders of a life and a relationship.
A memorial website is another way to honor your loved one. These sites are becoming more common and are more often visited than newspaper obituaries. A website can include a gallery of photos, a biography, and tributes or messages of condolences from loved ones. A memorial website is a powerful tool that helps people to connect and share their memories and feelings. In addition, they serve as lasting memorials that people can visit and revisit years down the road.
It is difficult to plan and organize details when you are grieving a loss. You can let funeral directors Atlantic Highlands at John P. Condon Funeral Home help you put together tribute materials for your loved one.
