Bristol, UK - Memorial Ideas and Information for a Loved One

What is a Memorial?

A memorial can be an object which serves as a focus for the memory of something, normally to remember s person who has passed away, an event in history or an event in someone’s life. Memorials can be landmark objects, sculptures, statues, Trees, fountains, benches or parks, the list is endless.

The most common memorial that people think of is a headstone at a grave, memorial plaque or memorial service.

War memorials are also common, remembering those who have fought and died in wars across the world.

Online memorials are now being created using the internet on websites and social media which allows access to a person or event to anyone in the world who wants to search for it.

Sometimes when a person dies a memorial gift may be given to the family as a tribute to the person who has passed and a mark of respect. Families often request that a memorial gift of money is given to a designated charity that is close to your heart and their life as a legacy for them, this is often requested instead of memorial service flowers.

Often a tree is planed in memory of a person and this happens at woodland cemeteries where peoples loved ones are buried.

What is a Memorial Service?

A Memorial Service is a service held to remember a person who has passed away when their body isn’t present. Often burials and cremations take place first as they can be distressing and a memorial service is held after so that family members and friends can focus on celebrating a persons life.

If a person has been cremated and a service is held with the ashes present it is considered a Memorial Service.

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What is the purpose of a memorial service?

A memorial service allows families and friends to comfort and support each other during an extremely difficult time whilst remembering the person they loved. Leaning on loved ones who share your pain and sadness often gives strength and hope for the future as well as offering a sense of closure. The grief and feelings don’t just go away after a memorial service, in fact, it is often when the grief fully starts as you don’t have the organisation of the service to focus on.

What happens at a memorial service?

A Memorial Service is a service held to remember a person who has passed with their body not being present. You may decide to have their favourite music playing as people walk into and out of the service. You might have several family members and friends talk about the person who has passed, their life, their achievements and their happy and sometimes funny memories of them. You might have photos displayed around the memorial venue or a projector showing images of them, their life and their loves. Someone might read a poem or a verse from their favourite song. All of this is dependent on theirs and their families wishes and thoughts on memorial services.

Contact us on 0117 950 4100 and one of our kind and compassionate team will be able to answer any questions you may have about planning and arranging a Memorial Service.

No matter what your faith or non-faith, we will be there to advise and support you through this difficult time. We will spend as much time with you as you need and ensure your send-off is as you want and a personal tribute to your loved one.

Read our full Memorial Ideas & Information here: www.mwfuneraldirectors.com/arranging-memorial-service/