Tips For Having A Sports-Themed Service At Funeral Homes Franklin, IN

Indiana Funeral Care • October 5, 2020

If you have lost a loved one who loved sports and are looking for a way to include sports in their funeral, be sure to keep some of these suggestions in mind when making your plans.

When you are planning a funeral for a loved one at funeral homes Franklin, IN, you may be looking for a way to incorporate some of the things they loved one enjoyed while they were alive, at the funeral. If you had a sports fan who passed, you may want to have a sport-themed funeral. While this may not sound like your traditional funeral, it can still be a nice option and a way to pay your respects to your loved one. Here are a few ways you can choose to include sports in a funeral modern service



Wear Jerseys 


Many people aren’t fans of dressing up for funerals and when you tell them they can come more casual and wear a jersey, it may make them a little excited. You can ask everyone to wear their favorite team jersey or you can ask them to wear a jersey of the team that your deceased preferred. You can also suggest that they wear other sports clothing such as team t-shirts and even hats. You can make the funeral as casual as you choose and ensure that everyone is comfortable and representing the sport 


Play Sports Recaps Or Clips 


If you are going to be planning a funeral that will have a sports theme you may be looking for ways to include sports that don’t require direct participation from guests. You can show sports clips on a TV at the funeral home so people can watch them while they are paying their respects. If your deceased loved one played sports, you can look for clips of them and play them as well. This will bring back a lot of memories and give guests something to talk about and distract them from their sadness. 


Sports Music 


If you aren’t a fan of traditional funeral music and are planning a sports-themed funeral you may want to consider playing sports songs. You can play the fight songs of different teams or other songs that remind you of the sport or your loved one. You don’t have to only play sports music, you can also play more traditional songs if you choose. You can have fun with the different music and songs you choose and make sure they are something your loved one would have enjoyed and that plays into the theme of the sports funeral. 


If you are planning a funeral for a loved one who was a fan of sports, you may also want to have a sports-theme funeral. You can do this at many funeral homes Franklin, IN. You will need to work with the funeral home director to plan out the funeral and consider the wishes of your loved on to ensure you choose details that would make them happy. The above suggestions are just a few to keep in mind. You can also come up with other ideas as well. If you are ready to plan a funeral for a loved one call Indiana Funeral Care for help. We are here to help make planning easier for you.


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