Tips For Planning A Memorial Service At Your Home After Cremation Services

Indiana Funeral Care • April 11, 2021
If you are ready to plan a cremation service for a loved one and want to have it at your home, there are a few things to keep in mind when making your plans for the service. 
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When you choose to have cremation services in Franklin, IN and want to be able to give your loved one more than just a simple cremation, you have the option of having a memorial service as well. You can do the memorial service at a lot of different places, but you can always have it at your home. In fact, many people prefer to keep the memorial services simple and personal by hosting them as their home. If you decide this is the right option for you, be sure to keep these tips in mind. 


Enough Space 


You want to make sure there is enough space at your home to make everyone comfortable. You could invite just a few people to the service to ensure there is plenty of space or you can invite everyone who knew the deceased and make room for them. You may need to move the memorial service outdoors or even rent chairs to ensure everyone has enough room and a comfortable place to rest and talk with others. You also want to make sure you can move the service indoors if necessary. 


Check The Weather 


If you are planning on hosting a memorial service at your home after cremation services, you will want to check the weather. If you are going to have the services outdoors, this is extremely important. You don’t want to be in the middle of a ceremony and be caught in bad weather. You can plan the services around the weather or you can choose to have the services inside or outside based on the weather. This can also tell you if you need to put up a canopy or other things that could help block out bad weather. 


Service Plans 


If you are going to host a memorial service you need to decide what you want to include in them. Are you planning on making the memorial service more like a reception where you will just get people together and plan to have dinner or refreshments, or will you make it a religious ceremony. You should have a plan and inform those who are attending the services of those plans so they know what to expect. This will let them know when to arrive, what to wear, and how long to plan on stay at the services. 


If you are planning cremation services in Franklin, IN and want to be able to have a memorial service at your home when the cremation is over, you can do so easily. Many people choose to host the memorial service at home because they feel more comfortable there. If you choose to do so, you should keep the above tips in mind. If you need help making your cremation plans, be sure to reach out to Indiana Funeral Care. We are here to help with all your funeral and cremation planning needs. Just give us a call or stop by to learn more. 

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