02/03/2021
Planning a Memorial Gathering
There are many reasons to plan a memorial gathering, rather than a funeral. Many people feel the traditional funeral leaves them cold. Often funerals are spiritual, but little is tailored to the memories and life of the deceased.
The family does not necessarily need to hear their beloved "is in a better place." And nowadays, many people do not have a minister or a church affiliation. Or have you ever been to a funeral when the minister says, "I never knew the deceased, but I'm told..." or called them by the wrong name.
I have seen many people with regrets after a funeral, as they simply held a generic gathering, with no attempt to celebrate the uniqueness of their loved one or had little choice at the time.
Instead, the family needs to be able to illustrate how important the deceased's life has been in their own unique way, and how much their life mattered to them. A family’s memorial gathering can take everyone on a journey of the deceased's life and celebrate it. Poignant and funny stories are shared. Story telling becomes paramount.
A family arranged memorial gathering allows you to design something that is exactly the way you want to pay your respects and to say goodbye to your loved one and celebrate their life as you wish. Most need that special moment when family and friends gather and remember the deceased, even small gatherings with a few loved ones become very special.
Planning a memorial gathering, your way, can ensure it is a unique personalized tribute.
