A personalized funeral to honor your loved one
Capture what is unique about your loved one
When searching for ways to personalize a funeral service, remember the moments you spent with the person and try to highlight the qualities that she or he are remembered for. Consider hobbies, subjects of interest and places where the person spent much of his or her time. It can help to make lists of their passions, achievements and memories you shared together. There are a number of ways that these lists can be incorporated into a service:
Custom Tribute
Customize a fitting tribute that reflects the life and passions of your loved one.
Tell Their Story
At O’Connell’s, we encourage the families we serve to tell the story of their loved one in any way possible.
Help Anyway We Can
Anyone who has come through our doors for a visitation or a service can attest to the dedication we have in making that happen.
Regardless of the type of service – traditional, cremation, memorial, etc.
we will do everything we can to make it memorable and special.
Everyone's Unique
Display the details that are most
meaningful to your loved one.
Favorite Things
Every person is unique, share
what was most precious to your loved one.
Memorial Photos
Spark memories and start
conversations among attendees.
Make The Services As Special & Unique As Your Loved One
At O’Connell’s, we help plan a funeral, memorial service, or gathering that reflects your family’s wishes, and honors and captures the spirit of the person who was so special to you. We are honored to guide you during this difficult time.
Photos and Albums
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during calling hours or just prior to the services. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book or on urns.
Videos
A DVD video is a wonderful way to share your loved one’s life with others. It can be personalized with your special photos and music. These videos become keepsakes that you can share with your family for generations.
Artwork
Artwork of the deceased or art created in tribute is a beautiful addition to a service. Sculptures, a slideshow of drawings or displaying artwork throughout the funeral home helps people learn more about a life that was cherished.
Music
Live or pre-recorded music can be relaxing and comforting to those who have come to the service. Some other ways music can be used, is to record a CD with the deceased’s favorite songs or songs that he or she wrote or to have musically inclined family or friends perform at the funeral service.
Reading of Poetry & Literature
Passages from the deceased’s favorite books or poems that capture the essence of life help create a service infused with wisdom and words to remember. You can also invite friends and family members to read passages or poems of their choice or write their own pieces to share.
Let our staff provide a helping hand.
Ideas
If you are looking for other ideas, the O’Connell staff will be able to help you and share their own experiences and thoughts regarding visitations and services.
Transportation
There may be times when transporting items for display may be difficult due to size or weight. Our staff is willing to help coordinate transport or even provide a helping hand to get those items to the funeral home and back to your home safely.
Opinion
If you are unsure if bringing something in is appropriate, please ask. We will do everything we can to accommodate and make it work.
