It is hard to plan something for a loved one who has passed on, but when you want to do something really special for them with Dallas funeral homes, you want to get everything just right. Perhaps a celebration of life feels like the right way to go instead of a funeral or even a traditional memorial service. That’s an important decision to make upfront, but you can still make mistakes along the way. Here are some mistakes to avoid as you make plans to honor a loved one.
Mistake 1: Not Having A Budget
One of the biggest mistakes it not having a budget that you can use for the planning process. You may already have the cremation process over and behind you, but you will want to have a budget for the celebration you want to plan as well. There are certainly things you can do for free so you don’t have to spend a lot. But there are also costs that could be involved, depending on what you want to do. Have a budget in mind so you don’t overspend out of emotions.
Mistake 2: Not Knowing How Many People Will Be Invited
It’s wise to have an idea of how many people you want to invite to the celebration so you can plan accordingly. If you are going to have food, for example, you want an estimated head count to help you know how much to get. If you have a certain venue in mind, you need to know how many people will attend to ensure that it’s a good size. There are lots of things you will need to have a headcount for, at least in general.
Mistake 3: Not Planning Based On Location
It’s wise to figure out what location you are using before you make any certain plans. You don’t want to plan something like a balloon release and then find an indoor location. That just doesn’t make sense. The location will help dictate some of the things you can or cannot do so it’s best to get a location in place first, or if you make some plans first, you’ll have to find a location that fits into what you want to do.
Mistake 4: Not Having Uplifting Elements
Celebrations of life are supposed to be more light-hearted and uplifting. It’s a celebration, after all. It would be a mistake to invite people to a celebration of life and then not have things that are actually celebratory. People will expect one thing, but they would get another.
Having a celebration of life with Dallas funeral homes means you are trying to go over happy memories and good times throughout a life well lived for your loved one. The professionals at Hughes Family Tribute Center specialize in helping with life celebrations and we can help you avoid these mistakes and many others. IT’s important to us that you are able to honor your loved one in whatever way you see fit.