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Content provided by Home Instead Senior Care<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Conversations about end-of-life planning can be uncomfortable and overwhelming. A lot of people have an irrational fear that if they talk about death it\u2019s more likely to happen.<\/p>\n

As a result, apprehension may exist when it comes to approaching the topic. But the earlier you can start these conversations, the better, as the anxiety<\/a> and stress that come when the end of life is imminent may make it far more difficult for seniors and their families to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

A good way to start the conversation is by expressing preferences for the type of funeral services that would best reflect a life. Ask senior loved ones their wishes, or tell your own adult children what you want.<\/p>\n

Adding personal touches does not make the service any less respectful, but it gives people a sense of belonging and inclusiveness. As more people look to create memorial services that fit their specific desires, we are definitely seeing a rise in non-traditional funerals and more people wanting their memorial<\/a> to celebrate their life rather than just focus on mourning.<\/p>\n

From Dignity Memorial\u2019s Imagine Book<\/em><\/a>, here are five things to consider when planning a personalized memorial:<\/p>\n

1. Music <\/strong><\/p>\n

To set the stage for a truly distinctive event, start by selecting the music. Ask your loved one what kind of music they really love. Would they prefer live or recorded music at their funeral, or a combination of the two? Do they prefer jazz or classical? Remember to ask them their favorite song and whether they would like to have it played during the service.<\/p>\n

2. Formal or Casual Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discuss with your loved one what kind of atmosphere they want to create for their service. Do they want people to mix and mingle graveside sharing stories of your loved one\u2019s life? Or would they prefer something more traditional, such as a formal service in a house of worship? <\/p>\n

3. Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nearly every flower has a special meaning. Red roses symbolize love, gardenias joy, and jasmine grace. The right flowers can capture a person\u2019s style and personality, and really set the tone for the whole service. They also show that extra thought and care were given in reverence to the deceased\u2019s memory.<\/p>\n

4. Mementos <\/strong><\/p>\n

Does your senior loved one have a collection they\u2019d like to share or a fitting forget-me-not? A memento is a little something for guests to take home with them to remember the person they lost. This could be something as simple as a best-loved recipe or more elaborate like custom CDs with the person\u2019s favorite music.<\/p>\n

5. Capturing their Story <\/strong><\/p>\n

What is your loved one passionate about? If they\u2019re a gardener<\/a>, perhaps plan to hold an outdoor service and hand out custom seed packets to guests. Or if they loved a sports car more than anything, plan to have the ceremony outside where it can be part of the remembrance.<\/p>\n

An effort to make a loved one\u2019s funeral ceremony unique and personal is a respectful and loving way to both celebrate who they were as an individual and to mourn their loss.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.ComposeYourLifeSong.com<\/a> in the U.S. (www.ComposeYourLifeSong.ca<\/a> in Canada).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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