Sample Memorial Service Set-Up

Memorial services need not be expensive or grandiose to be provide a dignified tribute to a human being and their unique life. For example, a table can be set up covered with a plain white floor-length linen table cloth. The table should be large enough to accommodate whatever you like, including the funerary box or jar for ashes, and perhaps a few photos or flowers, candles, incense, or personal objects with special meaning. This table would be the focal point for the memorial service and should be positioned in the room to maximize space for the service, and for people to circulate.

Planning a simple memorial or funeral service set-up can be simple, and could include the following:

Other items that you might consider including in your memorial service: