10 Ways to Make Springtime Funerals Special
Spring is a season synonymous with renewal and rebirth, but when your Loved One has recently died, it can also be a reminder of them continuing to live on through you and your family.
The fresh blooms and warm weather of this time of year are perfect for reflecting on the beauty of life and embracing hope. This is why the spring season offers special opportunities for hosting an uplifting funeral service that celebrates the life of your late Loved One.
Ten creative ways to make your Loved One’s springtime funeral special include:
1. Create Fresh Floral Arrangements
Funeral flowers don’t have to be white—instead, choose bright blues, pinks, purples, and other shades that were meaningful to your Loved One and are abundant during spring. As you’re surrounded by their color, you’ll be reminded of your family member.
2. Have Musicians Play Outside of the Service
The gentle warmth of spring allows you to expand your Loved One’s service outdoors. One way to take advantage of the weather and welcome guests to the event is by having musicians play classical, gentle music on the steps of the church or reception hall. This sets a nice ambience for the event and gives visitors a chance to enjoy time outdoors chatting and reminiscing before the service begins.
3. Ask Guests to Wear Bright Colors
Embrace the uplifting nature of the season by asking funeral guests to wear colorful clothing, like the shades seen in springtime flowers. Instead of wearing traditional black, friends and family can wear pastels and other vibrant hues to the service to create a rainbow of colors worthy of a life celebration.
Even with everyone brightly dressed, members of the family can choose to wear Lapel Pins engraved with the Loved One’s fingerprint to stand out in solidarity—and for guests to easily identify them.
4. Choose Readings with Nature Themes
Springtime is an annual reminder of the power of nature and the way it can connect us all. If your Loved One had a favorite bible verse, book passage, or even song that incorporated the wonder of nature, consider featuring it in the service. This will be a nice callout to spring, and a great way to continue to feel your Loved One near.
5. Have an Interactive Memory Tree
Blooming trees are another gorgeous staple of the spring season. If there’s a tree at the church, park, or even your own backyard where the service is being held, ask guests to hang pictures and small tokens that remind them of your Loved One from the lower branches. Everyone will be able to look at and enjoy the memories of a life well lived. Once the services are over, people can bring the items home as a token of remembrance.
6. Host a Reception Outside
Most funeral services are followed by a reception where family and friends can gather for fellowship. In the springtime, hosting an outdoor reception is a great option. Time spent in fresh air with those you love can be healing as you begin to process the grief of saying goodbye. Plus, the scenery can make a beautiful backdrop for celebrating your late Loved One’s life.
7. Release Butterflies
Butterflies are commonly believed to be a symbol of a late Loved One’s presence. This is why people will choose to release them at the end of a funeral service. It’s thought that the butterflies floating away are a representation of a Loved One leaving, giving mourners a chance to let go and say goodbye. Funerals held in the spring are a great option for butterfly releases, as these events can only take place in particular warm weather conditions. Please contact your local sanctuary or provider to learn more.
8. Give Seeds as Favors to Guests
Funeral favors are growing in popularity, as they help guests to continue to keep a small reminder of their Loved One with them even after services are over. For your Loved One’s springtime funeral, think about giving out seed packets of their favorite flower or even a vegetable they grew in their garden every summer. Guests can go home, plant the seeds, and remember your shared Loved One for months to come.
9. Serve Seasonal Recipes
Funeral receptions typically have a meal or refreshments served. As you plan what your Loved One’s reception will have, consider choosing their favorite springtime foods. Fresh fruit trays, garden vegetables, pesto pasta, and cold salads are all spring essentials, and will provide comfort to funeral guests.
10. Plant Perennial Flowers in Their Memory
Perennial flowers are plants that bloom year after year, which makes them a great memorial for honoring your late Loved One. Once the funeral service has wrapped up, go back home with your closest family members to plant a perennial flower. As it blooms each spring, you’ll be reminded of the love that lives on through you.
Personalized Funerals Mean the Most
Whether you choose to incorporate all ten ideas above or just one, the important thing to remember is that the funeral of your Loved One should be about their life and what made them special—no matter what time of year it is.
As you plan this celebration of life, prioritize the little things that meant the most to your Loved One. Have the musicians play their favorite song. Gather in a park where your Loved One would walk every morning. These small touches will make a big difference when it comes to honoring their life and continuing their legacy.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
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