On 16th August 2018 Soul legend Aretha Franklin passed away, aged 76. Her memorial took place on Friday 31st August in Detroit, accompanied by performances from the likes of fellow icon Stevie Wonder and pop star Ariana Grande. In several touching tributes to the late singer, Buckingham Palace played her hit song ‘Respect’ during the Changing of the Guard, while over 130 pink Cadillacs, a nod to her 1985 song ‘Freeway of Love’ lined the streets outside the church where her memorial was held, with people driving from across the country to make up the unique sight and pay their respects.

Memorials are the ultimate opportunity to remember a person’s life, their passions, their personality and their achievements. For those planning a funeral, it can be a chance to consider what they loved about that person and those little things that will always remind them of them, be it a certain song, flower or something a bit more obscure. Incorporating such elements into a memorial is a clever and touching way to create a day that is full of memories and joy amidst the tears. Caerphilly FS takes a look at some of the more unique ways people have been remembered.

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