When searching for ways to personalize a funeral service, remember the moments you spent with the person and try to highlight the qualities that she or he are remembered for. Consider hobbies, subjects of interest and places where the person spent much of his or her time. It can help to make lists of their passions, achievements and memories you shared together. There are a number of ways that these lists can be incorporated into a service:
Photos and albums
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during calling hours or just prior to the services. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book or on urns.
Videos
A DVD video is a wonderful way to share your loved one’s life with others. It can be personalized with your special photos and music. These videos become keepsakes that you can share with your family for generations.
Artwork
Artwork of the deceased or art created in tribute is a beautiful addition to a service. Sculptures, a slideshow of drawings or displaying artwork throughout the funeral home helps people learn more about a life that was cherished.
Music
Live or pre-recorded music can be relaxing and comforting to those who have come to the service. Some other ways music can be used, is to record a CD with the deceased’s favorite songs or songs that he or she wrote or to have musically inclined family or friends perform at the funeral service.
Readings of Poetry & Literature
Passages from the deceased’s favorite books or poems that capture the essence of life help create a service infused with wisdom and words to remember. You can also invite friends and family members to read passages or poems of their choice or write their own pieces to share.
Memorial Folders
We create personalized folders in-house made to the specifics of families' requests. All memorial books are hand calligraphed with personal and service information. For further price information and availability, please contact us. You can reach us by phone at (970) 565-3468
Digital Guestbook
Tribute eGuest is a new and improved way to record guests' names and addresses at your loved one's service. By having this information input digitally, we can help you print address labels for thank-you cards and more. We also use this information to help family and friends with aftercare, because grief doesn't stop with the funeral.
Ertel Legacy Touch
Legacy Touch Keepsakes are individually crafted to embed beauty and comfort in each piece. Fingerprints of Loved One's are refined to show and feel the lines and imperfections that make each item rare and treasured. The individuality of your Loved One is what it's all about. Our team is honored to touch every unique keepsake.
