Creative Ideas
We know that every family we serve is unique, and we strive to make each service a personal tribute to the life that has been lived. We provide a wide variety of choices that will help fulfill a family’s wishes, from a traditional funeral to a personalized service that celebrates a loved one’s hobbies and interests.
Ideas You May Use to Personalize a Service
- Video tribute complete with favourite music
- Photographic collages displays of personal memorabilia, such as awards, trophies, or favorite pastime items, such as garden tools
- The writing of personal notes by family and friends during the service
- Service folders & registry books that reflect personal style and interests
- Music selections from our extensive library
- Live musicians
- Special customs particular to different faiths, ethnic groups, and fraternal organizations
- Displays of uniforms and equipment for government employees
- Have motorcycles in the procession for a motorcycle enthusiast, have a truck lead the procession for a trucker, or a tractor lead the procession for a farmer
- Butterfly or dove release at a cemetery
- Receptions with favourite family food
- Licorice pipes, popcorn balls or favourite chocolate bar for each person
- Golf balls or tees (personalized)
- Memorial bike ride
- Memorial hockey game
Our funeral directors are committed to helping you create a special tribute to your loved one that will honor a life well-lived. We encourage you to share your ideas, customs and wishes with us.
