Ways to say farewell in the current climate
While it is true that the way we bid farewell to those closest to us, now sadly gone, has changed dramatically during the ongoing coronavirus health crisis, there are still many ways for you to remember them in a truly personal and unique tribute.
TECHNOLOGY
You can use technology to bring your nearest and dearest together. Many crematoriums offer you the chance to live-stream a funeral service to include those who cannot be there in person.
ONLINE CEREMONY
You could opt for an online ceremony or memorial, where family and friends can come together via a video conference call to remember a much-loved person who has passed away.
UNIQUE MESSAGE
People who are not able to attend a funeral in person due to social distancing can send something with a special shared meaning to be placed in the coffin. This could be a letter, a photograph, handprints or maybe something unique to your family.
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Light a candle or play a song for someone special, perhaps at a time when you know their funeral is taking place.
Share your loved one’s order of service via email. This way everyone can read this tribute to them at home, and feel part of the funeral. FAMILY EULOGY Encourage family members and friends to contribute to your loved one’s eulogy be sending their own special messages and memories to be read out during the ceremony.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Connect your grieving community via social media. You could ask everyone to post a message or photograph in the deceased’s honour on the day of the funeral.
PLAN THE MEMORIAL
Organise a fitting tribute to the special person you have lost by planning the memorial they would have wanted to take place after lockdown is lifted.