Remembering Cremation Services On Anniversaries
You might think that your loved one’s cremation service in Tallahassee, FL is the hardest thing you will have to go through, and it might very well be just that. However, when the anniversary of their death rolls around, or their birthday, a holiday, and other special events, you are going to feel your grief in a fresh manner yet again. How can you remember their cremation service and keep their memory alive and well? Here are a few suggestions to get you through those tough days.
Have Another Memorial
There’s no limit on how many memorials you can have for a loved one. When the anniversary of their cremation service comes around, there’s nothing wrong with gathering family members and close friends and having another memorial. You don’t have to do anything as big as the first one. You can keep it low key and allow family to get together, have a meal, talk about your loved one, and tell stories and memories to one another.
Tape The Service
With today’s technology behind you, there are a variety of ways to get a recording of the service when you have it. You could have some video the service or audio tape it so you can listen to or watch the service again at a later date. This is a good way to remember who was there, what was said, and how everyone remembered your loved one at the first cremation service. You might feel like you are in a fog during the actual event so watching or listening to it later can really help.
Start A New Tradition
Was there something your loved one adored? Did they go to the library and read to children? Did they visit people in the hospital? Serve at a soup kitchen? Whatever cause they supported, you could start a new tradition on their cremation service anniversary by doing something to honor them. Gather a few friends and start a new tradition that they would have loved. You’re taking their place within the cause and honoring their memory at the same time. It’s a nice way to remember them and a great way for you to get through the day when you are struggling with the anniversary.
There are no right or wrong ways to get through an anniversary. You have to listen to your grief and do what you feel is best for your situation. These ideas can help you get through the day and move into the future as best you can. After the Tallahassee, FL cremation service, talk to family about what they might want to do a year later. You can also contact Lifesong Funerals & Cremations for ideas on how other people have honored loved ones on cremation anniversaries. Call us at (850) 627-1111 to talk about the options or visit our funeral director at 20 S Duval St, Quincy, FL 32351 and we’ll help in any way we can. You can also get information about us, our services, and other options on our website.
