When you choose to have a cremation for a loved one, you may be trying to determine what you can do to include all the members of your family who may not be able to attend the services in person. There could be people who would like to pay their respects but who aren’t able to attend the services. There are still some ways you can include these people in the services. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when making your plans for cremation services in Ogden, UT. 

Before Cremation 

You can always invite your family and friends to help with the services when you are making your plans. You can ask your loved one if they have anything they want to include in the service or would like to help plan. This will allow them to make their mark and feel like they are helping to plan the services and be able to tell their loved one goodbye on their terms. 

During The Cremation 

If your loved one can’t make a decision on how to make the plans and allow others to attend them, you can find other ways to include them. You will want to think about filming the service and making copies or if or just want to stream the service live, it could be helpful. You can choose to make copies and let everyone have one or you may choose to just stream the service in a way that makes it easy for everyone to view it or replay it at a time that is convenient for them. 

After The Cremation 

You may want to find a way to include your family in the services at a later time if they can’t be present during the cremation. You can share stories of the memory of your loved one or you can decide to make it a special time to spend with your loved ones. You may also want to spread the ashes and have a place where you can meet up and say a few words before they are spread. This will allow your loved one to be a part of the services and stay close to you. 

If you are planning to have cremation services in Ogden, UT and you know there are people who won’t be able to attend the services by still want to have a part in it, you will need to come up with creative ways to include them. This doesn’t have to be difficult. You can keep the above tips in mind to help make it easier. If you are ready to make your plans and need some help coming up with the details of the cremation, you can reach out to Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries. We are here to help with all your cremation planning needs and questions. Give us a call or stop by to learn more about how we can help you.