When you think about planning a funeral, your first instinct might be to book the standard package. After all, it seems logical. There’s so much to consider, and no one wants to leave anything to chance. However, cremation services in St. Louis, MO, can help you personalize your service and make it as unique as you. 

A personalized funeral reflects the character of the person who has passed away in a way that a standardized service cannot achieve. It is something that will remain with your family for years to come and help them feel connected to you long after they’ve laid you to rest. 

You might wonder how you can make your funeral more personal while respecting traditions and customs that mean so much to you and those closest to you. Here are our top 5 tips for personalizing your funeral service: 

Choose a meaningful location 

The location of your funeral impacts how your loved ones feel about the service and their memories of you. And by choosing cremation, you can significantly expand your location options. 

You could have the funeral at a particular place you loved to visit or a place that meant a lot to you and the people closest to you. Even if you’re religious, you don’t have to hold the funeral in a place of worship. Instead, you can include religious elements in the service schedule. 

Include music that was important to you 

Music can set the tone for a personalized funeral service. Depending on what type of person you are, your music selections can be a way to express distinct parts of your personality. 

Instead of traditional funeral songs and hymns, you can opt for something more to your taste. You can even arrange for live music. Anything is possible with the right funeral director. 

Customized Urns and Headstone 

You can bring your personality into other parts of the funeral through your choice of urn and headstone. Instead of a standard urn, you can have your cremated remains stored in a container shaped after an object of your favorite hobby. A book, boat, music box, anything that captures a part of who you are. 

Also, instead of a birth and death date on your headstone, use a quote or saying that reflects your humor. You can find plenty of examples online if you’re looking for inspiration. 

Hold a celebration of life service 

What’s the difference between a funeral and a celebration of life service? A celebration of life service is a non-religious, non-traditional way to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed away. You can hold a celebration of life service if you prefer your family and loved ones focus on celebrating your life and memory than mourning your death. 

A celebration of life is far more flexible and more open to personalization. From scheduled activities to location and dress code, everything about a celebration of life can be designed to celebrate who you were and what you stood for. 

Whichever way you wish to infuse your personality into your funeral, our St. Louis, MO, cremation service can bring your vision to life. We will work with you and your family to ensure you get the farewell you dreamed of. Call us now to speak with our funeral director.