Memorial Service Ideas That Are Fun and Meaningful

Planning your loved one’s memorial service doesn’t have to be stressful or take up much of your time. Many people that work with our Phoenix, AZ cremation service find that having a memorial service is an uplifting and healing experience. It allows you to remember and celebrate your loved one while also providing closure regarding their death.

Here are four ideas to create a memorial service that is fun and meaningful—and doesn’t take up too much of your time to plan!

Host an Afternoon Coffeeneuring Gathering

An afternoon of coffeeneuring is a brilliant idea if your loved one was a cyclist, walking enthusiast, or enjoyed outdoors. Coffeeneuring is a relaxed cycling event where cyclists visit various local coffee shops and order a coffee (or tea/hot cider/coffee shop drink). This is an affordable way to bring together people with different outdoor interests. Afternoon coffeeneuring gatherings are a low-pressure way to be together without making too many plans ahead of time. Plus, you can use this as an opportunity to donate to an outdoor cause that your loved one loved.

Organize a Remembrance Run

A remembrance run is an excellent way to celebrate the life of your loved one while also getting some exercise. This is where you meet for a run in your loved one’s honor. You can walk, run, climb, or do anything else that gets your blood flowing. This idea is perfect for a large group because almost everyone can participate. You can make it easy for people to join by meeting at a local park or other location near where most of your loved one’s friends live. Depending on the area where you live and the park’s hours, you may need to have the run in the evening. Bring plenty of lights and wear reflective clothing if you choose to hold your run in the evening.

Plan a Celebratory Meal

Perhaps the deceased loved to eat at a specific restaurant, or they liked cooking a type of food. You can host a meal or a potluck where everyone brings a dish that’s that person’s favorite. You can also go to that restaurant and order the person’s favorite meal. If you decide to go out to eat, make sure that you give yourself plenty of time before the meal so that you have time to talk to the people who have come to your memorial service. This will help make the meal feel less rushed.

Have A Service with Colored Lanterns

If you live near a body of water or a large forest, you can have a service with colored lanterns. You can light a lantern and put a memento that reminds you of your loved one inside it before sending it out onto the water or into the forest. You can also have people write what they loved about the person on small pieces of paper before taping them to a colored lantern and sending them off. It is a great way to celebrate your loved one’s life while creating a visual display. With these memorial service ideas, you can host a cheerful gathering that focuses on the good memories that your loved one brought to your life.

Contact us for you want memorial service arrangements with your loved one’s cremation service in Phoenix, AZ. We will work with you to create a budget-friendly day that highlights the best of your loved one. Call us now to speak with our funeral director.