Celebration Of Life Vs. Funerals

By: Danny Amoruccio
Thursday, April 15, 2021

Many funeral services have a distinct theme. The service contains standard eulogies, choral music, and prayers and follows a set structure. The primary goal of a funeral service is to provide consolation to the decedent's family members. A conventional funeral service, on the other hand, does not really serve this function, and most people just follow the set norms without giving it much thought.

However, some people want more practical funeral service choices; this is where the celebration of life ceremony comes in. It's a unique way to hold a funeral. At Willowbrook Cemetery, we have found that it gives much more comfort and succor to family members than a typical funeral service.

Celebration Of Life And Traditional Funeral Service- The Differences

In many aspects, a celebration of life varies from a funeral; here we look at what they are:

  • The gathering's mood is more celebratory than melancholy.
  • The purpose of a celebration of life process is to honor the deceased and to share fond memories of the loved one.
  • It may take place outdoors or indoors, and does not have to be conducted in a funeral home.
  • It's an easy and uncomplicated affair.
  • The protocol for the event varies significantly from that of a typical funeral.
  • The deceased's ashes may or may not be present.
  • There are no rules to observe or formal procedures to execute, and you can focus on recovery.
  • A celebration of life can be conducted soon after a person's demise or later.
  • A celebrant will manage the service, and no religious figures will be present.
  • There are no religious overtones of a life celebration.
  • There is no fixed agenda for this gathering, so you can hold it in the way you want.

If you need any information about the cemetery in your community, we will answer all your queries at Willowbrook Cemetery and don’t hesitate to contact us.

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