What Purpose Do Memorials Serve?
A memorial service gathers the survivors of the deceased in order to celebrate the life that was lost. The body is typically not present, as the wake and funeral have already taken place.
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Purpose
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The purpose of a memorial service is to celebrate and remember the life of the person who was lost. It helps family and friends draw emotional support, and it presents a public display of acknowledgment of the person's life.
Features
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A memorial service typically occurs after the burial or cremation of the body and is held in a church or other formal setting. Or the family may choose to hold the ceremony at a lake front, overlooking the beach, or at the grave site. There can be readings and speakers; it can be a time when friends and family can publicly share their experiences with the lost one and what that individual meant to them. Following a series of readings, prayer and music, guests mingle over light refreshments.
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Interesting Fact
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Pet owners are beginning to hold memorial services in remembrance of a beloved pet. These memorials serve the same purpose as human memorial services; however, they might involve a private cremation service, as well.
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