6 tips by Michael Scarpaci to have a healthy funeral

Death of a loved one brings is extremely tough. It takes a huge toll on family and friends. A death in the family means that the remaining family members need to make serious decisions. Remaining family members will need to plan for a funeral that will be a final goodbye for their deceased family member.

Michael Scarpaci, the owner of Scarpaci funeral homes, has helped numerous families to move on after the death of their loved one and create a funeral. Here are a few tips are given by a funeral expert, Michael Scarpaci:

• Add family traditions:- The funeral is not meant to be sad. It is a celebration of the life of the deceased family member. If any member of your family has fond memories such as of annual vacation, board games or any family event, you should celebrate who they were.  Any special memories should also be added. This would make the family members feel more close to the deceased family members.

• Keepsakes:- Majority of family members are opting for a funeral where they send the guests back with the keepsakes. The keepsakes could be anything: A family recipe, to baked good, favorite books or even something from the jewelry collection.

• Humor:- If your deceased family member was known for his humor, you can add a few funny punchlines were it would lighten the mood and give an uplifting feel to the service. You can also add music and play the song that makes you and the people in service feel attached to the deceased.

• Memory Table:- Small things make a big difference. You can also collect the items that your loved one used to love such as golf, puzzles or anything as such. The attendees can appreciate the life and the spirit of the loved one.

• College of photographs:- Another way to plan a funeral that would show your love for the deceased and help you move on is creating a collage. Displaying the pictures of your loved one would make you feel connected to them and help you find a way to move through the grief you are experiencing.

• Special Send-Off:- People also try to give the deceased family member a special send-off by releasing doves or butterflies or planting trees.

Remember, the funerals are a way to help you move on from the grief and celebrate life. You should not let the grief and pain run your life.

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