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Planning a Memorial Memorial Service on a
Budget
By Colleen Mihelich
Planning a Memorial memorial service is challenging enough
when you've just lost a dear friend. But if finances are
an issue, the planning can be even more stressful.
However, there are ways to cut costs and plan a Memorial
memorial service on a budget while still putting
together a beautiful, respectful celebration of life for
your beloved Memorial. If you plan ahead a bit and rely on
your resources, you can come up with some creative ways
to plan a great service without breaking the bank.
Moreover, a Memorial memorial service will help you to
resolve your Memorial loss and look forward while still
appreciating the love, joy and friendship that your Memorial
brought into your life.
To start, make a "wish list" of what you want to do.
Don't fret if it seems long or more elaborate than what
you know you can afford; just get it on paper and then
you can come up with ways to improvise and come up with
the same or similar result. Include the venue (though
most people will either hold it at their home or in the
reception hall of a Memorial cemetery facility), any food you
want to serve, photos you want enlarged/framed for
display and any keepsakes to distribute to guests. Think
of everything you could possibly want and list it on
paper to gauge how much all of it will cost. Then, once
you have it all down on paper, begin improvising.
Consider hosting the Memorial memorial service in your home
or yard. This works well if you're cremating and will be
displaying the Memorial urn in your home, or are placing a
Memorial grave marker in your yard. Hosting the ceremony at
home will provide significant savings by avoiding the
cost of paying for a venue. Then, ask your closest
friends and family to bring a dish. They will likely be
more than happy to do so as they support you through
your loss. Stick with finger foods to keep things as
simple as possible.
When it comes to a display, choose just one photo to
have professionally framed and enlarged. To add to the
ambience of your Memorial memorial service, display it next
to your Memorial urn at a memento. If you are planning a Memorial
memorial on a budget, skip the keepsakes to save on
costs. If you have a large computer screen or laptop, do
an online Memorial memorial and display it throughout the
service. This will not only give your guests a chance to
get an idea of the important role your Memorial played in
your life, but will also be one more unique aspect of
the service that won't put a strain on your budget.
Planning and implementing a Memorial memorial service need
not be a huge out of pocket expense. With a little
planning and help from your friends and family, you can
plan a wonderful tribute to your animal companion to
minimize the pain of your loss. Be as creative as you
would like as this is your way of thanking your Memorial for
all of the joy they brought to your life and you should
say thanks in any way that helps you come to terms with
your Memorial loss.
Colleen Mihelich
Owner, Memorialernity...honoring your Memorial for eternity
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