Personalized Options
Making Memories Count
Every person’s life is unique, and a funeral service is a special time to reflect that.
What you convey about a person’s life can help everyone understand the important role he or she played in this world and the lives of others.
What is shared may motivate others to reflect on stories and insights they have, that might otherwise never be shared.
We often hear that this aspect of a service turns out to be a great source of uplifting comfort for the family
Dear Pam,
Your professionalism, knowledge, empathy and support made an unbearable situation easier. I never dreamt I would be thanking a funeral director, but with your direction and expertise, my husband’s services were a well deserved and moving tribute to the great man he was.”
Sincerely,
BETSEY
Dear Pam,
No words are really adequate to express our gratitude other than to say, thank you. In all respects, the service was all I had hoped and more. No detail was too small to receive your full attention and advice. Your serene presence and kind words brought a peaceful and positive spirit to the occasion.”
JOE
Personalized Options
Unique and memorable ways to celebrate a life.
We are unique among funeral homes in Connecticut for the number of ways we help families express their love and caring. There are endless ideas we can share with you to help the service reflect the personality and interests of the person. Below are just a few items that can be incorporated into a celebration of life service.
Please let us know of any other ideas you may have on how to make the service a memorable tribute to your loved one.
Personalization
Video Tributes
- Up to 54 of your family photos can be included in a wonderful memorial DVD that can we create to be played during the wake, funeral service, or in the privacy of your own home.
- This can be displayed on a 40-inch flat screen television at our facility.
- Click HERE to view a sample memorial DVD that we have created.
Picture Boards
- Photo collages can be made and placed around the room in conjunction or in lieu of the memorial DVD.
- We have elegant frames and easels for your use of photo collages.
Special Music
- Instead of playing typical background music, we can play the music your loved one liked most.
- Mixed CDs of all their favorites from Sinatra, to Elvis, to rock and roll!
- We can also bring in a variety of live musicians to create a special ambiance for any service.
Casket and/or Urn Personalization:
- Custom engraving
- Select from a large variety of casket and urn designs that reflect the tastes of your loved one.
- Individualized casket panels to reflect personal interests. We have many to choose from or can help you customize your own.
Candlelight Services
- Create a peaceful ambiance for quiet expressions of love during the wake or funeral service.
Personal Displays
- Military service items (flags, medals, certificates, uniforms)
- Sports memorabilia
- Hobby related items
Placing Items with the Deceased
- Photos
- Favorite golf club
- Favorite sports team item
- TV remote, etc.
