Planning a Celebration of Life after Cremation Service

December 27, 2022

Celebration of life is an alternative way of saying farewell to a loved one after their death. And, in today’s time, it is increasingly becoming popular. There is a high chance for a more intimate goodbye when the funeral service and the life celebration service are kept apart. If you’re in-charge of the planning of celebration of life for a loved one who recently departed, a cremation services in Okmulgee, OK can help you with the preparation.

 

What is a celebration of life event?

An organized ceremony called a celebration of life service gives friends and family the chance to say their final goodbyes to a loved one. They offer a special chance to build something very remarkable as a means to remember someone who has passed away, and they may be as grand or as intimate as you like. A celebration of life typically focuses on the deceased's personality, the joy they gave to others, and the life they lived rather than on sorrow and the sadness of saying goodbye. This event can be held as well after the cremation.

 

How to plan a celebration of life ceremony?

Since a celebration of life is a personalized event, you have all the rights what to do and in what way you want the life celebrant be honoured. But still, we have listed some ideas to help you out in planning a celebration of life event for your loved one.

 

Select a location

Celebration of life can be held anywhere. You can choose a specific place such as the favourite spot of your loved one, at your home, at the local community hall, etc. Just make sure that it has enough space for the number of guests you will be inviting.

 

Select a time and date

The good thing about celebration of life, it can take place any time. It can be done after weeks, months, or even years. So, the relatives and friends that are far away from the venue can schedule their flight. You should inform them as soon as possible after deciding on the day and time so they have plenty of time to plan their travel.

 

Decide for food and beverages

Just like any other celebrations we have, celebration of life also has food and beverages. You can decide for what food and drink to be served before and during the event.

 

Pick a song and readings

You can also choose a song to be played or readings to be read during the celebration of life. If there’s someone want to offer a song for the departed, you can give them a time in the program you are making.

 

Prepare a small tokens

After the event, you can give a small takeaway for the guests who have attended the celebration. It is a way of showing them that you appreciate their presence in the event.

 

All these plans may vary according to your preference. Yet, our cremation services in Okmulgee, OK provide these types of honouring someone you love, the cremation and celebration of life. So, if you want to inquire, don’t hesitate to reach us.

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