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Funeral- A service held
with the body present. The casket may be open, or closed prior to services. Visitation usually takes place the day before,
but you may opt to have everything held on the same day. A Celebration of a Lifetime can serve as the
main funeral service, or offer an intimate life tribute during visitation hours before religious rites or at a repast
following liturgical services.
Memorial- A service without the body present which can be made to the
convenience of those attending. A Celebration of a Lifetime may be held in connection with a cremation, serve
as a second service for a funeral which was held at a distant location or mark the anniversary of a death.
It is never
too late to have a tribute service to honor the legacy of someone special.
'When someone dies, you
don't get over it by forgetting:
you get over it by remembering.'
-Leslie
Marmon Silko
Secular or Scriptural?-
While many ceremonies include religious rites, it's not always fitting for those present. On these occasions, the entire
event can center around the life of your loved one. However, your Celebration of a Lifetime can include scripture and
prayer; even intertwine the various faiths and traditions of your diverse family, providing a meaningful spiritual blessing
for those in attendance.
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