The death of someone in the family comes with a lot of emotional and mental upheaval. Grieving families often find themselves dealing with a lot of things. And that’s not counting the millions of details involved in arranging the funeral. Here are some of the things you’ll have to factor in:
Music
It might seem like a minor detail but when it comes to providing your loved one with the funeral they’ve always wanted, getting the music right is important. Also, music helps set the mood, the ambiance—the soul—of the event. If you want the perfect sendoff for a friend or family member, picking the right tunes for the ceremony is a good start, says The Guardian.
Food
You won’t be able to count how many times people will say: if there’s anything I can do… Because there’s nothing anyone can do to compensate for the loss of a beloved.
However, you could try to put that awkward moment on an even keel by saying: I would really appreciate you bringing along some cake or food for the guests after the service is over.
That not only eliminates the awkward moment, it also gives guests something constructive and helpful to do.
Flowers
Like music, flowers help set the tone of the space. White flowers usually provide peace and comfort to an emotionally tired and grieving person.
Yellow can bolster hope, make people smile even in the midst of their loss, help ease their sadness. Whether you’re choosing casket sprays or funeral flower arrangements in Miami, getting the flowers right is a fitting tribute to the person who passed away. And when nothing seems deep enough, heartfelt enough, sorrowful enough to express the depth of emotion you feel for someone’s loss, then flowers count. Sending flowers, the right ones, will do.
