At Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, we realize that our neighbors in Lubbock want their loved ones’ funerals to be unforgettable experiences. Adding personal touches to a funeral ensures your loved one’s celebration is both memorable and meaningful.

Highlight the five senses.

If a loved one had a favorite color, request that guests wear that in their honor. Many families also pay tribute by featuring a beloved flower or plant. Here at Lake Ridge, we have a variety of flower arrangements and bouquets as well as other special keepsakes available to help you personalize your funeral. You might consider including a recipe your loved one was known for. These kinds of details bring their memory to life in a special way.

Oftentimes, a tangible reminder of someone who has died helps facilitate the grieving and healing process. A keepsake gift doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. It can be as simple as a packet of seeds to plant your loved one’s favorite flower, a postcard featuring an image of their hometown, or recipe cards to make their favorite food items. 

Release lanterns

Releasing remembrance or memorial lanterns (also known as Chinese sky lanterns) can encourage people to express and release emotions revolving around death. These lanterns light up the sky and symbolize sending a loved one’s spirit out into the infinite. This can be a beautiful thing to incorporate into a funeral.

Create a quote board.  

A DIY quote board is a unique way to incorporate personal aspects of your loved one into the service while involving your guests in an engaging activity. Ask them to contribute their favorite sayings or phrases your loved one liked to use. Have a pen or marker handy so they can add quotes to the board at the actual event. A quote board brings a personal, interactive element to a funeral or memorial service.

If you’d like to find out more about personalization and ways to make your loved one’s funeral here in Lubbock special, contact us today. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about planning a funeral and are here for you 24/7.