When a loved one passes on and you choose cremation services in Bellevue, WA for them, there are lots of other avenues you can take to honor them after the cremation is complete. Some people have an ash scattering ceremony while others want something more, like a full memorial service. Traditional memorials are generally on the somber side. But you can also go another route and enjoy a celebration of life. That type of service is much more jovial and brings up happy memories and good times. You are able to honor a loved one’s life well-lived. Here are a few steps to take in planning the service.

Choose A Theme

Not all celebration of life services have to have a theme, but they can, and it can bring the service alive in a new way. If your loved one adored bowling, that can be the theme, and everyone can wear their favorite bowling shirts or perhaps a group will even go bowling in their honor. You could use a Hawaiian theme for the last trip they took (and loved) and everyone can wear Hawaiian shirts. Sports is another theme that might fit your loved one. It can help to give the celebration an angle, but it’s not absolutely necessary.

Consider The Activities

What will your guests do at the celebration of life? Will you have a picnic? Play games at the park? Perhaps you will just gather and take turns sharing happy memories. Think about the activities that will go along with your theme or what you want the celebration to feel like. You can put together a program, if you want, but depending on what you are doing, you don’t have to.

Choose A Date, Time, And Place

The service might have an obvious location, like if you’re going bowling or want to watch a baseball game. If not, you have options of parks, churches, funeral homes, and other locations. Choose a date and time that works well for you and spread the word to family and friends. You will want to tell them not only when to show up and where, but also what type of celebration you are having so they are able to fit into your vision for the service.

If you are ready to plan a celebration of life service after a loved one has cremation services in Bellevue, WA done, the professionals at Columbia Funeral Home & Crematory are here to help. While we plan services of all different types, we specialize in life celebrations and we can help you put whatever spin you want on the services you wish to have for your loved one. This is a wonderful way to honor a life and remember the good times. We will take your ideas and plans and implement them for you, so you have as few burdens as possible. This celebration of life should be whatever you want it to be to honor that special person.