Funerals don’t have to seem generic or overly traditional. There certainly isn’t anything wrong with doing things the old fashioned way. But you can also customize your service so that it feels a little bit more like you and your family. Your contributions to the planning process can make all the difference. If you or someone you know is looking for funeral homes in or near Indianapolis, IN, you should know that there is an option that is always receptive to your input and preferences. For a funeral home to really do its job correctly, that kind of working relationship is a necessity. There is no substitute for your involvement, especially when it comes to setting your funeral apart from all the others. 

O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is committed to you having a say. We are much better at our jobs whenever you do. So we welcome and encourage your input at every stage of the planning process. We don’t want anything to become a burden, but you can certainly help determine how things look and feel without devoting too much time to planning and other arrangements. The point is that you should, whenever possible, spend some time thinking about how your funeral should reflect your own personality, preferences, and values. Those are the kind of things that should influence the final outcome in a big way. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. We know this can be a difficult time and a difficult subject. But whatever you can contribute is a good thing. 

The first thing you should do is give some thought to the things you really care about when it comes to the funeral (or memorial service) itself. What matters to you? What might help your funeral stand out in all the right ways? What will make it a memorable occasion for friends and family? How can you best honor your loved one in a dignified fashion? These may be just a few of the questions you ask yourself, and they’re all good ones. The bottom line is that you should develop a sense of your priorities so that you can share these with your funeral home. You can either entrust that funeral home with the responsibility to get things right, or you can also spend some time contributing to the planning process on your own. 

There is a lot to think about in terms of the service itself. And that means there are many opportunities to customize it in important ways. Take music for example. Sure, there are traditional music selections that may well be appropriate. But you or a loved one may also have a favorite song or two that would be the perfect fit and set the appropriate tone—however somber or celebratory that tone may be. Music certainly isn’t the only way to make a service feel like your own, but it is a great example of the things you can do. 

You can also focus on things like the location of the service, who leads it, the readings involved, and any kind of multimedia presentations like videos or slideshows. These things really do add up, and they are worth your time and consideration. You certainly don’t have to spend your time working on these kind of plans, but those who get a head start really do have an opportunity to make a funeral all their own—and sufficiently unique in the process. 

If you are interested in funeral homes in the Indianapolis, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We always encourage your involvement, and we think that it is a very good thing whenever possible. That means we are also happy to work alongside you to make your ideal service a reality.