Tip Sheet - Adding A Personal Touch

How To Make Funerals More Authentic

There are endless ways you can add your own ideas to make a farewell memorable and reflect the lifetime and personality of the person who has died.

Here are some suggestions to think about:

Create a colourful photo board to welcome guests when they arrive
Show a life story through a DVD photo and music presentation
Make a memorabilia display of personal items
Decorate the coffin – with handprints, special messages, signatures
Have a custom built Enviroboard LifeArt coffin – personalised with photos or scenery of your choice
Bring your family pet to the ceremony
Form a guard of honour
Ask team mates or club members to come dressed in uniform or club colours
Drive past the family home on the way to the cemetery or crematorium
Release doves or balloons or butterflies
Video the ceremony or have it streamed to interstate and overseas family
Keep a lock of hair
Consider the time of day for the ceremony – perhaps a candlelit twilight service followed by a cocktail party is more reminiscent of the person
Live musicians – bagpipes, harp, singer, jazz band
Military honours – RSL tribute with poppies and Last Post included in the ceremony
Have take home mementos for guests - bookmarks or photo cards or even a favourite recipe
Theme our chapel with a favourite colour and decorate with it personal effects
Ask guests to wear a special colour or hat or tie – something that reflects the person’s style or character
Create an online memorial on Heavenaddress.com – invite family and friends to add their own tributes and photos
Choose a venue that reflects the person’s life – golf club, garden, beach, or the backyard at home