If your loved one goes through cremation services, you can have a memorial service for them after that, if you would like. Figure out your timeline and service style and go from there.

When you are having a cremation service in Glenview, IL for your loved one, you work with the professionals at a cremation provider and they give you a package that includes everything you have to have for your loved one's final service. But just because your loved one's needs are met doesn't mean everyone in your family has gotten the closure, the chance to say goodbye, and the opportunity to honor your loved one in the way they see fit. That's where a memorial service might come in handy. If you'd like to have a memorial service for your loved one after cremation, you can do anything you'd like. Here are a few hints and tips to help you with the process.

Decide On A Timeline

One of the nice things about using cremation for a final method is that you don't have a pressing timeline in place that has to be used. With a funeral and burial, things happen very quickly, within a few days of death. While the cremation will move forward quickly, the service you decide to have can happen at any time. You can do things right away, if you wish, or you can put things off for a week or longer if you want to take your time in planning. Once you have a timeline in mind, you can start moving forward with more plans.

Think About Service Style

There are so many different service styles that it can be hard to choose what you want to do for your loved one. You can have a memorial service that feels much like a funeral and is somber in nature. You can also do something more celebratory, like a celebration of life. There are also things in between the two. What do you think your loved one’s personality calls for? And what do you think your family would appreciate? Once you decide on a service style, you can think about things like where you will have the service and how to put it all together.

Consider Costs

Not every cremation service has costs involved with it, but many do. You will want to have a budget in mind in case you are considering a service that has costs. You might have to rent a space for the service, for example, and perhaps you want to cater a reception after. If you have a tight budget, or no extra money at all, you can also have the memorial in a park or in a family home and work around having any costs at all.

If you are ready for memorial service planning, you will want to ensure that your loved one gets the cremation service in Glenview, IL they need first. After that, you can plan whatever kind of service you want to honor them and the professionals at Chicagoland Cremation Options are here to offer suggestions and ideas. We want your loved one to have their needs met and we want to help your family as well.