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The memorial service that you have for your loved one should be as unique as they were. People tend to think that services have to be done in one particular way but this is not the case. You can be creative and put together a memorial that will bring your loved one\u2019s personality forward and allow guests to say their goodbyes. If you are not sure where to begin when considering ideas for a memorial service,\u00a0Midlothian, VA funeral homes<\/a> have some suggestions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your loved one was someone who enjoyed music and encouraging local artists, a great way to celebrate them and to add personality to their memorial service can be to hire local musicians to play. These days, many people choose to put together playlists, or have recordings, but having live musicians can be a wonderful tribute to the person you have lost.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A good way to make a memorial service unique is to consider where you will have it. If you want to have it at the funeral home of your choice, then you have to think of decorating in a way that brings your loved one\u2019s personality to the forefront. For people who prefer to have it somewhere else, take the time to think of what your loved one enjoyed doing. Did they like being outdoors? Did they like the beach? This can help you choose the right location.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Instead of a regular memorial service, you may want to host a celebration of life. For people who were always happy and always ready for a party, it can feel strange to memorialize them by having a somber event. Instead, a celebration of life can allow people to honor their life without sadness. More and more often, people are choosing this option. If you do decide on this, be sure to let all of your guests know that is the plan so that no one is taken by surprise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

During the service and instead of having one professional portrait of the person you have lost, you can have a slideshow of images.\u00a0You can even ask people to provide images they may have of your loved one so that everyone gets to participate. It can be a really moving tribute that is wholly unique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All of these ideas can help you put together a memorial service that is beautiful and that offers the kind of comfort that people want. It is always important to consider your loved one\u2019s personality and what they enjoyed doing, since this can provide clues as to what kind of service can really honor them. Take the time to speak with the\u00a0funeral home in Midlothian, VA<\/a>\u00a0that you are hiring, since they will often have excellent suggestions that can make the planning process a bit easier. Turn to a company like\u00a0Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service<\/a>\u00a0for more information. You can reach them by visiting\u00a06500 Iron Bridge Rd Richmond, VA 23234\u00a0or by giving them a call at\u00a0(804) 275-7828\u00a0today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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