Summertime offers plenty of unique opportunities to recognize and pay tribute to a loved one. Longer days, warmer weather, and the sounds and colors of summer can all play a role in planning a pleasant memorial.
If this season finds you planning a memorial service, here are some unique and comforting ideas that may suit honoring the memory of a loved one.
Visit a Special Location
A summer memorial tribute could be as simple as a visit to a meaningful location like a gravesite, a memorial garden, the location of scattered ashes, or a favorite outdoor park. This can be as an individual or as an organized group.
Have a Memorial Picnic
A memorial picnic can be an enjoyable and relaxing way to remember a loved one. Include some favorite foods, treats, or beverages of the passed loved one. Many communities have public pavilions that can be reserved for groups that can provide protection from the sun and inclement weather. Friends and relatives may enjoy participating in a potluck picnic.
Organize a Charity Walk
Organizing a group walk to benefit a favored charity or non-profit organization. Funds raised could even go toward fighting a disease or ailment that impacted the deceased. Be sure to include social time before or after the event to pay tribute to the person memorialized.
Throw a Cookout
A park or even a backyard can make an ideal location for an informal memorial. Ask guests to share stories or even photos they may have uncovered since the passing. This is a particularly nice way to recognize a pleasant date like a birthday or anniversary.
Schedule an Outdoor Sporting Activity
If a loved one enjoyed sports and the outdoors, a number of activities could be appropriate. Ideas range from a small, casual golf outing or fishing trip to an organized softball game or a bike trip. This may take some planning, but could turn into an annual trip.
Consider Special Events
If space and local regulations allow, consider a special recognition activity like a balloon release, group kite flying, or personal fireworks display.
Make it Personal and Be Creative
When planning any summer-themed memorial, keep your loved one in mind. What did they enjoy doing, especially in the warm weather months? Your tribute should reflect their personality and likes.
Trust the Team at Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory
For over 125 years, the staff at Fares J. Radel has been helping families throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky pay tribute to their loved ones with caring, respectful services. Whether you desire an intimate, private service or a large celebration of life, we are here to help.
If you are pre-planning or in need, we invite you to reach out to Fares J. Radel, proudly serving the Greater Cincinnati area for generations.
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