One of the best ways to adorn the funeral home when you're preparing for the service of a loved one is with photos of him or her. There are several different ways that you can use photos at funeral services — you can have a portrait sitting on the table next to the guestbook as people arrive, you can have a slideshow-style presentation partway through the ceremony or playing in the background throughout, or you can make a traditional collage with copies of photos and have it on display.
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Whether it's sudden or the result of a long illness, death is always hard for family members to accept. If they also have to scramble to make funeral arrangements, their time is made even harder. You can do one last favor for your family and plan your final parting so they don't have to deal with the details. If it's your desire to be cremated, you can arrange for it and the memorial in advance, even if you don't expect to pass for many years.
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If you have an unexpected death in your family and you have been put in charge of the funeral, this can be very difficult because you must do things quickly. It makes it even more difficult if you have never had to plan a funeral before. To help you get through this time, below are three tips on things you need to do.
Find a Funeral Home
Unless your loved one pre-planned his or her funeral, the first thing you must do is to find a funeral home.
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Although not mandatory, offering a program to those who attend your loved one's funeral can be helpful. After the passing of a family member, you'll often find yourself performing a wide range of duties in cooperation with staff at the funeral home. The staff will be able to put together a program, have many copies printed, and have the programs available for people to pick up when they attend the service.
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When planning a funeral, consider adding some contemporary music that embodies the life and tastes of the deceased. If "Amazing grace" doesn't seem quite fitting, consider something a bit more modern and eclectic.
Seven song choices to consider for a contemporary service are:
"Dance with my father" by Luther Vandross. The perfect song to pay tribute to a loving father or grandparent, "Dance with my father" by Luther Vandross makes a touching, sentimental song choice for a funeral, service, or memorial.
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