Saturday, May 10, 2014

What You Should Learn When Picking A Funeral Memory Book

By Sophia Nathan


The loss of someone close can leave a person so deep in grief that they may find it hard to concentrate on the people and activities surrounding them. They may not be able to properly thank everyone who extends condolences at the services, so they might wish to do so after the shock has worn off. A funeral memory book is one tool that can assist with that task.

It can sometimes be hard to recall each person one speaks to at such gatherings, even when not overcome with grief. Sometimes families have the desire to send an acknowledgement to those who shared their loss. This is why it has become standard practice to make a record of attendees at all memorial services.

At most memorial services and receptions, a guest registry is set on a table near the entrance. People will provide their name as they arrive, providing a record of attendance. Some designs also have space for people to leave additional contact information and their relationship to the deceased.

Some of the more detailed items are designed to encourage guests to leave more personal information. They may write a brief condolence sentiment or even briefly share a recollection of a special time with the honoree. Reading such entries can bring comfort to bereaved individuals with access to the journal.

Quite often, family members will return to these journals after their emotions have calmed, and refresh themselves on who came to services. All the names, words of encouragement and shared memories will let them know just how much their loved one meant to others. The cards that were sent with flowers, those received in the mail as well as messages left online may be added to the keepsake.

Sometimes people will bring photographs and other memorabilia to leave on the register table. Adding these items to the collection creates a journal full of love that the survivors will cherish. Knowledge, comfort and assurance are three great benefits of having this item present at funerary ceremonies.




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