Remembering Loved Ones When We’re Apart

COVID-19 has brought on some big changes, but death remains the same. How can we have events at event centers that honor our lost loved ones when we’re in isolation?

COVID-19 has led to many changes in our country and across the globe. The biggest of which is more isolation. As large gatherings could spread the virus, people have been asked to refrain from gathering together. However, just because we’re isolated doesn’t mean we can’t honor our lost loved ones at event centers in Alamo, TX.

Though we’re apart, there are still many ways we can honor our lost loved ones. Use this list of creative and alternative ways to observe death while in social isolation as inspiration:

Virtual Services – Technology has made a lot of things easier, included staying connected. Thanks to streaming, recording and social media technologies, it’s never been easier to have a virtual funeral or memorial service. Many event centers can assist families with planning and executing a virtual service.

Create Keepsakes – Small keepsakes are often a great source of comfort in times of loss. You can send cards, photographs, jewelry, plants or other keepsakes to those in grief to honor the deceased and give them comfort.

Postpone – Unless your religion or faith dictate, there are no rules about when a service needs to be held at an event center. If you chose, you can cremate your loved one and hold a memorial at an event center later on when this crisis has smoothed out.

Virtual Vigils – Vigils have long been a way to honor the deceased, so why not have a virtual one? Invite those that knew and loved the deceased to log onto a Zoom meeting, post photos or videos in a social media group, or even just light a candle and listen to a playlist at a given time.

Scattering – While most indoor gatherings are limited in size or even prohibited, outdoor gatherings are still mostly allowed. This makes it easy and ideal to host a scattering ceremony to scatter your lost loved one’s cremated remains. Invite an appropriate amount of people according to your local guidelines and host the event in an outdoor space large enough for social distancing.

Serve the Deceased’s Favorite Meal – Share one of the deceased’s favorite recipes and ask those interested to cook the meal on a certain date and time. Participants can share photos and talk about their various experiences surrounding the cooking and the meal.

Make a Memory Book – Ask family, friends, coworkers, and others that knew the deceased to send you photos, stories and handwritten notes. Put them all together into a memory that you can keep for yourself or share on social media.

Pay it Forward – If the deceased was committed to a certain cause, why not make donations in their name? You can share the chosen charity on social medias and ask others to participate in the donations to honor your lost loved one.

These are just a few ideas of how you can honor a lost loved one and gather with loved ones in this time of isolation. Want more tips on Alamo, TX event centers? Memorial Event Center is here for you.

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