Planning services at a funeral homes Mount Vernon, WA for a loved one can be a daunting task. You want to create a memorable tribute to them, while making it special and personal to who they were. And while there are certain formats and traditions you can follow; the truth is you can make the services as personal and unique as you wish. Adding these personal touches can truly make the services a celebration of your loved one’s life while showcasing their personality.

Here are four ways you can customize your loved one’s funeral services.

Setting the Tone with Music

Music is powerful. It can evoke emotions and remind us of special memories. When planning a loved one’s funeral services, think about what songs hold special meaning. Was there a song that your loved one was always humming along to or singing in the shower? Was there a certain singer that they adored? Perhaps there was a genre of music that he or she identified with? Choosing music that holds special meaning can enhance the tone of the services and add a little something special.

Choosing the Right Flowers

Flowers hold special meaning to all of us. Did your loved one have a favorite flower? Maybe he or she had a favorite color of flower. Adding their favorite bloom to the service is such a beautiful way to honor them. And there are many ways to include the flowers into the service. Boutonnieres could be made for the pallbearers to wear. Also, arrangements can be made and placed throughout the space. A nice added touch is to also give each guest a bloom as they come in.

Display Your Loved One’s Passions

Decorating the space with items that are special to your loved one is a perfect way to showcase their passions and personality. Did they have a hobby they enjoyed such as cooking, running, hiking, or reading? You can incorporate these interests into the service and the ways to do so endless. If they loved to paint, you can display some of their beautiful artwork. If they enjoyed traveling you could display pictures of the places they had visited. Did they love to garden? Giving each guest a packet of seeds to take home and plant would be a nice memento.

Adding Personality with Attire

While it’s tradition that black be worn at a funeral service, maybe your loved one would like something a little different. Did he or she have a favorite color that they always wore? You could ask guest to incorporate that color in their attire. Perhaps you would like to honor the nationality of your loved one and have your guest don something specific to that culture. Is there a sport or favorite team he or she loved? You could ask guests to wear jerseys or the team’s colors.

There are many ways to personalize a service at a funeral homes Mount Vernon, WA, and keeping these things in mind will ensure your loved one has a special and personal tribute. Call Moles Farewell Tributes & Crematory and schedule a one-on-one meeting with a funeral director to talk about all the options available.