If you’ve ever attended a funeral that beautifully reflected the passions, hobbies, and personality of the person who died, you know how meaningful it can be for friends and family. At St. Pierre Family Funeral, we are experts at weaving unique touches throughout a funeral service, burial, and reception – and these details do not need to be expensive!

Every day, we meet with families in Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton to share ideas about how to best represent what made their loved one so special. We’ve gathered some of our favorites to show you that a final farewell can be extremely moving – without breaking the bank.

1. Did your loved one have a favorite game? Play it together at the reception. This works especially well with card games.
2. Ask guests to wear a certain color of clothing that was a favorite of the person who died, or to dress in a way that reflects an interest (a sports team is a good example).
3. Set out a table where guests can write down a favorite memory of the person who died, then display the memories for everyone to see and enjoy. Pieces of paper can be hung on branches of a tree, posted on a bulletin board, or read aloud.
4. Many of the families we work with say that the memorial video we help them put together is one of the most healing and special moments of the funeral. You select favorite photos and we do the rest. Additional copies are available for guests to take home.
5. If the person who died had a favorite song or musician, we can feature a recording of their music at the funeral or reception.
6. Planning a reception featuring appetizers, snacks, and drinks brings people together after the funeral in a budget-friendly way.
7. Keepsake gifts to give away to guests can be surprisingly affordable, like a packet of seeds or bird seed, or a printable bookmark featuring a favorite poem, quote, or Scripture passage.
8. If there is a reception following the funeral, a homemade centerpiece featuring photos and memorabilia adds a talking point and a personal decorative touch.
9. Set up one or more memory tables to display photos and more. We have helped families create multiple displays to represent different chapters in a person’s life or their different interests.
10. If a loved one had a favorite candy or snack, set it out on tables or distribute to guests. You can also attach a personal message to the candy for a special touch.

Have you attended a funeral that included a personal detail you’ll never forget? We would love to hear about it in the comments below. As always, remember that we are here for you to help you and your family before, during, and after the loss of a loved one.

If you’ve ever attended a funeral that beautifully reflected the passions, hobbies, and personality of the person who died, you know how meaningful it can be for friends and family. At St. Pierre Family Funeral, we are experts at weaving unique touches throughout a funeral service, burial, and reception – and these details do not need to be expensive!

Every day, we meet with families in Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton to share ideas about how to best represent what made their loved one so special. We’ve gathered some of our favorites to show you that a final farewell can be extremely moving – without breaking the bank.

1. Did your loved one have a favorite game? Play it together at the reception. This works especially well with card games.
2. Ask guests to wear a certain color of clothing that was a favorite of the person who died, or to dress in a way that reflects an interest (a sports team is a good example).
3. Set out a table where guests can write down a favorite memory of the person who died, then display the memories for everyone to see and enjoy. Pieces of paper can be hung on branches of a tree, posted on a bulletin board, or read aloud.
4. Many of the families we work with say that the memorial video we help them put together is one of the most healing and special moments of the funeral. You select favorite photos and we do the rest. Additional copies are available for guests to take home.
5. If the person who died had a favorite song or musician, we can feature a recording of their music at the funeral or reception.
6. Planning a reception featuring appetizers, snacks, and drinks brings people together after the funeral in a budget-friendly way.
7. Keepsake gifts to give away to guests can be surprisingly affordable, like a packet of seeds or bird seed, or a printable bookmark featuring a favorite poem, quote, or Scripture passage.
8. If there is a reception following the funeral, a homemade centerpiece featuring photos and memorabilia adds a talking point and a personal decorative touch.
9. Set up one or more memory tables to display photos and more. We have helped families create multiple displays to represent different chapters in a person’s life or their different interests.
10. If a loved one had a favorite candy or snack, set it out on tables or distribute to guests. You can also attach a personal message to the candy for a special touch.

Have you attended a funeral that included a personal detail you’ll never forget? We would love to hear about it in the comments below. As always, remember that we are here for you to help you and your family before, during, and after the loss of a loved one.