Choosing a cremation service in Marlton, NJ, provides a chance to honor your loved one with a celebration of life events. It’s a party-like atmosphere designed to celebrate the unique life of the deceased rather than regretthem.

Hence, there’s a lot of room for personalization. If you’re considering one, here are some celebration of life ideas to inspire you:

1. Make it a potluck

Ask guests to bring a favorite dish of your loved one. Or have a caterer make a spread of your loved one’s favorite dishes for everyone to share in a buffet.

It’s an excellent opportunity to share stories and relive some wonderful memories.

2. Plant a Memorial Tree

It could be in the family home’s backyard or somewhere meaningful to your loved one where you have the necessary permissions. The tree would serve as a living memorial for your loved one.

If your preferred location already has a tree, you can have guests decorate the tree or sign a wooden plaque that would be attached to the tree.

3. Themed Memorial Party

If your loved one had a favorite hobby or interest, design the ceremony based on it. You can even base it on their profession.

The theme can apply to everything from the dress code and food to the decorations and selected activities.

4. Make a Celebration of Life Video

You can create a video tribute to your loved ones where you can share their accomplishments and passions. It is best to have the video done professionally. Still, you can make one yourself with clips from home videos, pictures, and recorded memories from friends and family.

It’s also great as a keepsake for family members who couldn’t make it to the event.

5. Donate or volunteer at their favorite charity

If your loved one was devoted to a specific cause, continuing that legacy is a great way to celebrate them. Have guests donate in lieu of flowers and other presents, or have them volunteer at the charity.

You can set up a memorial fund in their name for something more lasting. The money will be donated to various causes they supported during their lifetime.

6. Movie Night Memorial

Planning a movie night in your loved one’s honor is a simple yet unique way to celebrate their life. Think about the movies they loved and invite friends and family over to watch them. Or book a local hall or cinema.

You can also have a popcorn bar or serve some of your loved one’s favorite snacks during the movie(s). You can even have a trivia contest where guests can win prizes for answering questions about the deceased person.

7. Create a Quote Board

Think of some of your loved one’s favorite quotes and have everyone write them on a piece of paper. The quotes can be from any media: movie, book, or poem. It can even be phrases they used frequently. Finding the proper urn to collect your loved one’s ashes after a cremation service may be overwhelming.

Then tag them on a whiteboard, fabric, or wood board. You can hang it in a special place in your house or take a picture and share it as a keepsake for others.

You can use these ideas alone or combine them to create your ideal celebration of life.

And you don’t have to plan it by yourself. As part of our cremation services, we help families in Marlton, NJ, create a unique celebration of life for their loved ones. Our phone is available 24/7. Call us now to get started.