If given the option, many of us would choose to have funeral services in Auckland that celebrated our lives rather than mourn our departure.
If given the option, many of us would choose to have funeral services in Auckland that celebrated our lives rather than mourn our departure.
There is a growing trend of moving away from traditional funeral services and tailor-making a more personalised event that focuses on the joyful times of someone’s life and the positive impact they have had on others.
And the idea of creating a living memorial is gaining in popularity too. Read on for some great ideas on creating a living memorial for your loved one, be it as part of more traditional Auckland funeral services or celebration services.
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Planting A Tree
Perhaps the most familiar living memorial is planting a tree in memory of your loved one. The location can be somewhere that was special to them, providing a physical place where family and friends can go to remember the good times.
In the case of a cremation, the person’s ashes can be planted with the tree, and in a sense, they will become part of the tree, adding even more authenticity to the gesture.
Another option is to invite attendees at the funeral service in Auckland to contribute to a tree planting programme. This could be in support of a local initiative or large international organisations such as One Tree Planted or The Gifted Tree.
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Print Programmes On Seed Paper
Funeral services programmes in Auckland can be printed on special paper embedded with seeds. Choose paper that contains seeds for perennial plants rather than annuals. That way, everyone can plant their programme in their own special place, and the beautiful plant can be a happy reminder of their departed loved one.
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Interesting Living Keepsakes
A relatively new idea at Auckland funeral services is to give each attendee a keepsake or memento to remind them of their loved one. Ideas include photo keyrings, bookmarks or recipe cards.
However, in line with the living memory theme, an alternative can be a personalised seed packet. If your loved one had a favourite plant, it would be appropriate to include seeds for this plant. However, if you are unsure, a safe alternative is the beautiful flowering Forget-Me-Not.
Contact Lagoon View Funeral Services today to learn more about how we can personalise funeral services in Auckland for your loved one. Our funeral directors will handle all your requests with sensitivity as we guide you through this difficult time, providing you with a dignified and affordable send-off for your loved one.