Many of us have sadly lost someone we loved over the last twelve months, and whether the loss was COVID-related or not, the pandemic has changed the way we mourn and say goodbye. Watching people being unable to comfort their loved ones or spend time after the service sharing memories has left many of us feeling that the event has been impersonal and goes against everything that person would have wanted.
The good news is that innovative ideas help us regain the personal touch even when we need to keep numbers to a minimum – read on to find out more.
Why Funerals Are Important
When a friend or family member passes away, their funeral is an event in which we gain comfort and closure. Seeing and talking to people who have shared important moments in their lives and telling others how important that person was all aid our need to say goodbye.
For many people, funerals play an important part in their religious beliefs, and funerals are a way to wish them peace as they pass into the afterlife. Ultimately, being able to honour someone that you held dear is an essential part of the grief process and allows you the chance to reflect their final wishes in a service that is all about them.
How Physical Services Have Changed
Since the pandemic began, there have been strict rules surrounding funerals and how they can proceed, with many places having experienced limits of less than ten people at the height of the first lockdown.
Funerals continue to be limited in capacity, depending on how many people can be safely fitted into the venue. In response to this, many venues are offering video link access to each ceremony so that people who are unable to attend in person can still be part of the service and pay their respects from the comfort of their own home.
Finding New Ways To Remember
Many people are looking for new ways to share their memories of their loved ones so that they can retain the connection and support that would have been easier to access prior to the restrictions. One way people embrace this change is to send little tokens to the people who would have typically attended to provide them with a physical memento of the person.
Our funeral seed favours are the perfect choice for this purpose and give you the ability to share carefully selected seeds that can be grown in a location that suits the recipient and allows them to have a reminder in their garden.
Funeral seed favours have become hugely popular over the past twelve months as they are a beautiful way to remember a loved one. We are proud to offer fully customisable options that reflect the person that has passed away, including adding a cherished photo of the person on the packet cover for everyone to see.
Connect With Us
If you are organising a funeral or making plans for the future so that your loved ones don’t need to then why not get in touch with us to arrange funeral seed favours for the day. We will discuss your wishes and ensure that we provide excellent service so that you can be certain that your loved one will remain in people’s hearts and minds for many years to come.