How to Create a Memorial Display

Posted on January 19th, 2021 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation under Death, Funerals, Memorials, Mortuary
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Memorial Display ideaWhen someone you love dies, you will want to do as much as you can to honor the life they lived before they passed. To this end, we suggest you construct a memorial display. In this post-COVID-19 world, you may decide to skip setting up the display where you host the funeral. This is due to pandemic-related occupancy limits. After all, depending on the county where you live, you may have to limit the guest list. But even if you host a small in-person affair, you can help others grieve by setting up and filming a tribute display which you can either email or post online. If you aren’t sure where to start, read on.

Take Your TimeScrapbook of Memories Funeral Display

In the immediate aftermath of a loved one’s death, take time to heal before sorting through photographs and favorite possessions. These could trigger raw emotion. Give yourself permission to grieve before diving into a project of this magnitude. On the other hand, you may appreciate the distraction associated with busy work.

Select a Memorial Background

Table Memorial DisplayWhether you choose fabric, a tablecloth, or a simple wood slab, figure out where you will arrange everything. In many cases, working with neutral colors makes the most sense, because they won’t clash with anything you choose to highlight.

Variety is the Spice of Memorial Life

You may decide to use photographs, exclusively. If this is the case, find pictures in several sizes and arrange them chronologically so they tell a story. However, the best displays utilize not just one type of item but a creative mix of 3D items. For example, if your loved one played golf, feel free to showcase his favorite club. If she played the guitar, consider including sheet music along with her instrument. And don’t forget that you can also play background music to set the tone.

Visual Interest in a MemorialMementos on Display

Mementos on DisplayAny effective visual display should include a centerpiece, directing the eye. So, start with the main item and build the rest of your display around it. You might also consider scanning the photographs and printing them out in black and white or sepia, for continuity. You can either take the photos to a drugstore or can purchase photo paper to use with your in-home printer.

Make the Memorial Your Own

However you choose to craft a display, take ownership of it. Memorial Displays are designed not for the person who died but for those they leave behind. So, include anything in the display that will make you smile. Or cry. Whatever you do, just make it your own.Mementos on a Table

About Foothill Funeral & Cremation in Glendora, California

If you know someone who has died, please allow us the honor to help you during this difficult time. Feel free to contact us now to pre-plan your own memorial or at your time of need (626) 335-0615. Our relationship with the United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart (which currently allows a maximum of 65 people) provides great places for mourners to host funerals and memorials. You’ll love the grandiose yet intimate settings in both locations.

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