Remembering What Mattered Most: Personalizing a Farewell
At Burgess Funeral Home, personalized services are designed to reflect the unique life of your loved one, moving beyond a standard funeral to create a truly meaningful tribute.
Examples of how a service can be personalized include:
Before and during the service
Memory Table
Display cherished items like photos, favorite books, collectibles, or items related to a hobby or passion.
Video Tributes
A slideshow of photos and home videos can be played during the visitation or service to celebrate a lifetime of memories.
Custom Attire
For a loved one who was a fan of a sports team, guests could be asked to wear the team's colors or jerseys.
Favorite Foods
Host a reception with your loved one's favorite cuisine or special recipes.
Meaningful Music
Choose songs that were significant to the deceased, whether played live or as a recording.
Special Readings
Incorporate favorite poems, scriptures, or quotes from a book or movie into the service.
Interactive Stations
Set up an area where guests can write down a favorite memory on a note card to be shared with the family later.
Memorial products and arrangements
Personalized Caskets and Cap Panels
Select unique designs that reflect the individual's personality.
On-Site Cremation
Burgess Funeral Home's on-site crematory provides peace of mind, knowing your loved one never leaves their care.
Custom Keepsakes
Provide keepsakes, such as bookmarks or seeds from a favorite flower, for guests to take home.
Online Register Book
An online guestbook allows those who cannot attend the service in person to leave their condolences and share memories.
By combining these elements, the staff at Burgess Funeral Home can help you create a one-of-a-kind celebration of life.
