Contemporary Concepts for Funerals
While funerals are often traditional ceremonies filled with rituals passed down for generations, there are many ideas that can be incorporated to make a funeral more contemporary. Depending on the person whose life is being honored, there are different concepts funeral planners can use to make it a more suitable affair for that person.
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Incorporate Music
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Incorporating modern or contemporary music into a funeral is one way to express the personality, passion and joys of the person who recently passed away. Instead of using traditional hymns during a funeral ceremony, considering playing music he loved during his life or music that expressed his thoughts and wishes during his final days. This is a touching, yet contemporary, idea for a funeral that will be appreciated by the friends and family attending the ceremony.
Video
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Another contemporary way to pay tribute to a person at her funeral is to play a video of special moments in her life during the ceremony. This video can include photos from childhood, videos from special events like a wedding or child birth or simple day-to-day moments, which are all especially touching when set to music. This is a great way for those at the funeral to reflect on a life recently lost.
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Go Green
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In the effort to promote a sustainable world and lifestyle, a person could implement several green initiatives into the funeral planning process. Ideas for having a green funeral include purchasing an organic coffin or natural casket. In addition, consider asking the cemetery if you can bury the coffin without a vault or tomb around it. The deceased person can be wrapped simply in a shroud or natural cloth as well.
Celebrate at Home
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For a person who may have wished to have a small, quaint funeral, a funeral at home is a contemporary idea that can be incorporated into the plans. A person planning a funeral at home should read up on specific state and local laws prior to doing this, however. If a visitation can be hosted in the home, consider using a parlor room or enclosed front porch to welcome family and friends. This gives total freedom in using the types of flowers and music you prefer as well as complete autonomy in coordinating the plans.
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