There’s really no right or wrong reason to choose Dallas cremation over a standard funeral. Some people choose cremation because it costs less while other people choose it because of the versatile options it brings. Another good reason to go with cremation is if you want more time to plan a celebration of life. With a funeral, things happen quickly and you only have a few days between the death of your loved one and the services you want to hold. With cremation, once the cremation is complete, you can take as long as you’d like to get the celebration of life together. Here are some things to plan as you work towards that goal.

Book The Location

If you want a certain location for your loved one’s cremation celebration of life, it’s important to book that location enough in advance that you can get the spot you want. Perhaps you want a picnic shelter at a certain park or a private room at a restaurant. Whatever location you’d like, the farther ahead you can book it, the more likely you are to get the place you want. You can, of course, also have the celebration of life at the funeral home, if you’d like.

Plan The Details

Some celebrations of life are just simple gatherings of family members and friends so everyone can share memories. Others are more elaborate. If you want to plan something specific, like favorite foods, songs certain people will perform, decorations, picture albums, and more, you might need some time to bring those details together. Visit with your family members and delegate some of the tasks, if you can. Having more time on your hands will help you get everything lined up just right.

Choosing The Right Date

While it might feel hard to put off a service to celebrate your loved one, if not all of your family members can make it on short notice, everyone might feel better about waiting until the right chosen date. Choose a date that is just enough into the future that you have time to plan and everyone else has time to make arrangements to be there. They can mark their calendars, take time off work, travel, and do everything else necessary to be at the right place in that right timeframe.

Working on Dallas cremation doesn’t have to be stressful because the process is simple. Once your loved one has their needs met and has been cremated, you can then take your time in figuring out what you want to do for a celebration of life. There’s no time frame on the process at all. The professionals at Hughes Family Tribute Center are here to help you figure out what you’d like to do, when, and how. We’re experts in the field and we have all sorts of ideas on celebration events to honor your loved one and remember the best parts of their life in a way everyone will appreciate.