Differences between funeral service and memorial

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Differences between funeral service and memorial

• Submitted By Dayana Sosa
• (Funeral
  Director)
• info_at_funeralhomesmiamifl.com
• 7863580909

151 NW 37th Ave Miami, FL 33125
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• There are many ways you can choose to remember a
  loved one after they are gone. One is to hold a
  traditional service for them at a place of
  worship.
• Some people often mistake this with holding a
  memorial. Though both honor the departed, they
  differ in some key ways.
• Timing
• Location
• Atmosphere

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Funeral Service vs. Memorial in context of Timing

• A funeral service is held close to the
  persons death. Often, this means a day after or
  within the week of the persons passing. Since it
  may prove difficult to make arrangements in such
  a short span of time, a funeral home can provide
  you the necessary services.
• By contrast, a memorial can be held at a
  more flexible pace. It can be within days, weeks
  or even months of the death. A memorial service
  can also be held in addition to a funeral
  service.
• Naturally, this means that the body of the
  deceased will be present at the funeral service
  but not at the memorial. The burial takes place
  soon after the funeral service.

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Funeral Service vs. Memorial in context of
Location

• A church or chapel is where funeral services are
  usually held. Traditionally, a funeral service
  refers to a graveside burial service. However,
  since people often opt for cremation more
  frequently now, the funeral service is conducted
  at the chapel where the loved ones ashes will be
  present in an urn.
• A memorial service can be held anywhere. As the
  body of the deceased wont be present, their
  loved ones can gather at a place of their
  choosing to commemorate their life. Some options
  include family homes, community centers, parks, a
  religious place of worship or even the beach.

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Funeral Service vs. Memorial in context of
Atmosphere

• A funeral service is regarded as a somber,
  subdued affair. Attendees wear formal clothes and
  refrain from making commotion. Prayers are said
  for the departeds soul and eulogies are read.
  The traditional way is to ask a religious leader
  such as a priest to conduct the funeral service.
• When it comes to memorial services, they can be
  informal and highly personalized. Anyone can
  conduct the memorial services and there isnt a
  set of guidelines that needs to be followed.
  Loved ones can give speeches in honor of the
  deceased, play videos from their life even songs
  arent off limits at a memorial service.
• Memorial services seek to celebrate the life of
  the departed instead of mourning for them. They
  are a way to pay tribute to someones memory
  while keeping it alive. As a result, the speeches
  tend to be more lively, humorous and joyful.
• Whether you believe a funeral service or memorial
  service is more appropriate for your loved one,
  it's important to allow yourself time to grieve.

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Reference

• Funeral Home Miami
• info_at_funeralhomesmiamifl.com
• 7863580909
• Address 151 NW 37th Ave Miami, FL 33125

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