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Many times, people are afraid to make a funeral service a bit different than the standard. Some think that it is not appropriate to change things or to tweak the service so that it is a bit different, but that is not something that you should worry about. Lots of people find that making unique changes to the funeral service can actually help them with healing and with honoring their loved one. If that is something that you want to do, there are some tips that directors of funeral homes in Philadelphia, PA<\/a> want you to remember.<\/p>\n

Think about having a celebration of life instead of a regular service. A celebration of life is a service where people focus on the person\u2019s life and the legacy they left and not just on mourning the loss. This is something that can be appropriate for the funeral of a child or infant, or for someone who did not like serious or somber events. It tends to be more like a party and it can offer the kind of uniqueness that you want for your loved one.<\/p>\n

The location where you have the service is something that can easily make the service unique. If you do not want to have it at a funeral home or at a place of worship, you may want to consider other options. Lots of people choose to have it at home or to have it somewhere that meant something to your loved one. Since you do not have to worry about transporting the casket, you can really have the service anywhere you prefer.<\/p>\n

The location where you have the service is something that can easily make the service unique<\/a>. If you do not want to have it at a funeral home or at a place of worship, you may want to consider other options. Lots of people choose to have it at home or to have it somewhere that meant something to your loved one. Since you do not have to worry about transporting the casket, you can really have the service anywhere you prefer.<\/p>\n

\"funeralDo also think of the kind of pictures you want to have at the service. For some, having a formal portrait done is not what they may want. Instead, you may want to put together a collage of informal pictures or have people bring images of the person. You can make something truly unique with these images.<\/p>\n

All of these tips can make it easier for you to give your loved one the kind of service that they would have wanted<\/a>. You do not have to offer them the exact options that everyone else has, so be sure to keep that in mind when you start planning<\/a>. You can learn more by reaching out to a Philadelphia, PA funeral home like us. We are here to ensure that you get the kind of options that you want. You can stop by one of our locations or you can give us a call now.<\/p>\n

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