A funeral gives loved ones an opportunity to say goodbye to someone special and honor a life well lived. The more personal you can make the service, the more the guests will experience what made the life of the deceased so unique. Here are a few ways to personalize a service for a more fitting tribute to the one you've lost.

How to Personalize a Funeral

1. Photo Display

Photographs are one of the most effective—and easiest—ways to customize a service and make it more unique to the deceased. Create a photo display to be exhibited before, during, or after the service, using a collection of pictures that capture who the deceased was and who and what they loved. This typically includes photos of the deceased at various points in their life; photos with family members and friends; and photos of the deceased enjoying favorite hobbies or marking special milestones.

2. Food

Funeral food is a culinary category in and of itself. Customizing the menu is a lovely way to honor the deceased. You can use their favorite foods or recipes in the menu you create. If the deceased was an avid chef or foodie, you could even put together a book of their favorite recipes and offer the books as memorial gifts to your guests.

3. Music Selections

For many people, music has the power to heal. It can also offer insight into who a deceased person was, their thoughts and feelings, and what made them special. For these reasons, consider incorporating a more personalized music selection into the service, either favorite music of the deceased, songs of grief or praise, or a combination of these.

These are just a few ways to personalize a service so it captures the life, personality, and accomplishments of the deceased. When you need funeral planning or pre-planning assistance in the Colerain Township or Cincinnati, OH, area, trust Frederick Funeral Home. Since 1932, this family-owned and -operated funeral home has been providing funeral, burial, and cremation services. Call (513) 522-3700 to schedule a consultation or visit their website to explore their services in more detail.