When searching for ways to personalize a funeral service, remember the moments you spent with the person and try to highlight the qualities that she or he are remembered for. Consider hobbies, subjects of interest and places where the person spent much of his or her time. It can help to make lists of their passions, achievements and memories you shared together. There are a number of ways that these lists can be incorporated into a service:
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during calling hours or just prior to the services. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book or on urns.
Live or pre-recorded music can be relaxing and comforting to those who have come to the service. Some other ways music can be used, is to record a CD with the deceased’s favorite songs or songs that he or she wrote or to have musically inclined family or friends perform at the funeral service.
Passages from the deceased’s favorite books or poems that capture the essence of life help create a service infused with wisdom and words to remember. You can also invite friends and family members to read passages or poems of their choice or write their own pieces to share.
Video streaming is an option that families can select for services. Buch utilizes Facebook Live to do real time streaming of services to give those who are unable to attend in person the ability to see the service. The services are available live at the time of the service and may also be loaded onto our website for viewing at a later time.
To view the service live, you need to have a Facebook account or you can log on with your computer by going to https://www.facebook.com/BuchFamilyFuneral.
Check the obituary listing on our website to view the details regarding any recorded video for that specific service.
If you have questions or concerns, our funeral directors can provide guidance on how to best manage during these challenging times.