Here are some creative ways to honor your loved one and celebrate their beautiful life:
If they enjoyed a certain sport or team, consider having a dedicated area for them with their favorite jerseys. Or, for those who love music, have a playlist where everyone can contribute.
James Doohan Funeral
James Doohan, who played starship Enterprise chief engineer Montgomery Scott in the original TV series and movies, died on July 20 at 5:30 a. at his home in Redmond, Washington, with his wife, Wende, by his side. The cause of death was pneumonia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Houston-based Space Services plans to send a few grames of Doohan’s ashes aboard a rocket. They will eventually burn up upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. The move is a fitting final act for an actor who was synonymous with the command, “Beam me up, Scotty.” Many fans credit him with inspiring them to choose engineering as a career.
Earth Rise
The iconic âEarthriseâ photo captured by astronauts aboard Apollo 8 shifted humansâ view of space exploration, from leaving Earth behind to marveling at its beauty and grandeur. It instilled a sense of stewardship toward our planet and helped fuel the environmental movement.
As sunlight spills into their Hackney-based creative and media studio, Earthriseâs 8-member team begins to wake up. The video theyâre planning to make is a bit of an homage. Theyâll be creating a computer animation that recreates the moment.
Tribute Video
A tribute video is a great way to honor your loved one. It can be shared at a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life event. It can also be published on a memorial website.
When planning your tribute, consider what would be most meaningful to those attending the event. This can include their passions, achievements, and the things that made them unique.
You can invite family members to contribute photos and videos, and a video maker will put them together into a touching video tribute.
Potluck
The host provides beverages (alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic), dishes, flatware, napkins and sometimes glasses. Everyone else brings a dish or food to share.
Itâs best to bring a dish that doesnât need to be kept ice cold and is easy to transport.Itâs also a good idea to try and go with a theme if gene roddenberry funeral you can.
Some ideas include: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Mexican Dip or Mac and Cheese in Cups. This saves the hosts from having to make a lot of different things and also ensures that thereâs a variety of foods for guests.
Fireworks
Fireworks can be a grand and symbolic addition to any celebration of life. If you plan to have fireworks at your event, make sure to buy them early to get the best price.
Be sure to check the weather report before deciding whether or not to have a fireworks display. Even a light breeze can affect the performance of fireworks.
If your loved one liked music, ask your Dignity Memorial provider to create a playlist and have live musicians play at the celebration. They can also help you to arrange a paper lantern or balloon release to honor your loved one