Personalization

Each life is unique. Each one special in its own way. Our funeral home staff is ready to assist you and your family create a meaningful, lasting tribute for your loved one.  A funeral service can be personalized in a number of ways. Every funeral should be as unique as the life being celebrated. Ideas for a special service are always welcome in our funeral home.

When death occurs, focusing on the details of a funeral can be difficult. Reconciling the painful emotions and the sense of loss and sudden change in one's life requires the dedicated and gracious service of a caring, dedicated and professional funeral staff.

It is our commitment to provide more than just logistical directions. Our desire is to help you design a memorial tribute that is unique and meaningful to all those who share the sense of loss and in the funeral or memorial service. The tribute may include a ceremony, religious or secular, or it may be expressed in a less formal but customized gathering of family, close friends and associates. The important element of the tribute is that it be expressed in a manner that is as unique as the emotions during this time.

Many families add a personal touch to the funeral service by incorporating memorabilia that represent a loved one's hobbies or passions.  For the avid sports fan, a few of his or her collector's items could be displayed. For the artist, a display of recent works or even the artist's tools can provide a personal touch. Some families take it a step further, such as providing homemade chocolate chip cookies for funeral attendees who knew the deceased as a skilled cook. These unique touches can help family and friends remember the deceased's personality and relive the traditions that meant so much. Photo albums and memorial tribute DVDs are also great ways to remember the past.

Personalized merchandise is also popular. Some caskets include interchangeable corners, and you may choose corners that represent the life of your loved one. Caskets can also be personalized with an embroidered panel. Cremation urns and keepsakes can be engraved. The funeral home also offers a wide variety of other merchandise such as keepsake jewelry and stationery products that can reflect the life of your loved one.

Today, it is becoming more popular to hold unique services outside of the funeral home. Churches are always a warm and comforting place for a funeral service. Memorial services can take place nearly anywhere--in your home, in a local park, or even at a sporting event. A funeral director is also an event planner. Whatever your preferences or ideas may be, we can work to help you create a memorable and meaningful tribute.

We at the Bryan Funeral Home can assist you with a Tribute DVD, setting up photos and tables with personal items for display.

Other types of personalization for at the cemetery that we have seen are below.
 
Airplane flyby's - Bagpipes - Music - Military Honors - Limousines 
 
www.WingsOfGrace.com - White Dove Release
 
www.ButterflyReleaseCompany.com - Butterfly Release
 
Balloon Release - can be organized through a local florist from our list.


Balloon Release
Bound Memories
Remembrance Vase
Photo Memory Board
Floral Tributes
Military Honors