Funeral services play an important role in celebrating a loved one’s life after they’ve passed away. A personalized ceremony allows friends and family of the deceased to honor their memory and share meaningful reflections with one another. Using photos at the service can create a moving tribute for your loved one. Here are a few display options to consider when making funeral arrangements.

How to Include Photos in a Funeral Ceremony

1. Poster Easel 

Printing one large photo to put up at the funeral can act as a focal point for the ceremony. The easiest way to present this is on an easel near the casket so that it can be seen by everyone in attendance. Consider selecting a picture you know your loved one liked, but make sure it has high enough resolution to print a quality image.

2. Memory Board 

You can incorporate photos into the funeral by making a memory board. Gather a large selection of images from your loved one's relatives, friends, and old albums and attach each one to a display board. Try to include pictures of them with all the significant people in their life and some highlights from major milestones, such as weddings, graduations, and retirement.

3. Slideshow 

In today’s digital age, slideshows are common in funeral services. For this display option, you can combine pictures, videos, audio clips, and music to create a one-of-a-kind tribute that pays homage to your loved one's life. Slideshows can bring to mind many wonderful memories and evoke both laughter and tears.  

4. Funeral Program Collage 

Most funerals provide guests with a program that outlines the service’s order of events. This pamphlet can also include a few photos of the deceased, especially since it often serves as a keepsake. The pictures can be professional images, candids, or a mixture of both to show off their character.

If you’re in charge of making funeral arrangements for a loved one, Brown Funeral Homes & Cremations will help you plan a beautiful service. They offer a wide variety of options that you can tailor to fit the deceased’s unique personality. Serving families throughout Martinsburg, WV, since 1880, this funeral home has a compassionate team of professionals available to assist with all the important details that go into laying someone to rest. Call (304) 263-8896 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online to learn more about how they can help with funeral arrangements.