With a direct cremation, you may not have held a memorial service. However, there are several heartfelt ways to honor your loved one:
- Connect with Others Who Also Loved Your Loved One
- Make a Memorial or Donate in their Honour
- Create Something New Out of Old
- Start a New Tradition or Continue an Old One
Connect with family and friends who also loved the departed
Hold a wake with friends, share memories, prepare their favorite dishes, or watch a beloved movie together. Consider celebrating their birthday with a party, providing a space for everyone to grieve, talk, hug, and support each other.
Create a Memorial or Make a Donation
Planting a tree, getting a tattoo, donating a bench, or contributing to their favorite charity are all wonderful options. You can also inscribe a message on the memorial to remind people of your loved one.
Turn your loved one’s belongings into something new
Transform their clothes into a t-shirt quilt, a scarf into a pillow, or old ties into wall hangings. You can even use their old jewelry to create new pieces, keeping their memory close to you.
Keep Traditions Going or Start New ones
Learn a new skill you think your loved one would enjoy, take a vacation to a new place, or establish new holiday traditions. Visiting cherished locations or setting a place for them during Thanksgiving dinner can also help you cherish their memory.
Grieving is a process that takes time and remembering your loved one can aid you on your journey toward a different life without them by your side. For direct cremation in Montreal and all of Québec, including funeral pre-planning, Direct Cremation is here to assist you. Please contact us to find out more about our services.