Personalizing the Service
At Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center, we believe every life has a story worth telling, and it's often the small, meaningful details that make a service truly special.
When you start thinking about how to personalize a service, begin with the time you shared together. What made them unforgettable? What hobbies, places, or passions brought them joy?
Making a list of their favorite things, fishing trips, gardening, music, faith, time with family, can be a helpful first step. From there, we help you weave those memories into the service through photos, music, keepsakes, readings, and displays that reflect who they really were.
We're here to guide you through this process and help bring those memories to life in a way that feels heartfelt and true.
Ways to Display Photos
There are a lot of ways to bring photos into a service, and most families end up using more than one.
Poster boards with photo collages work well on easels near the visitation or at the front of the chapel. Flat screen monitors can play pictures or a slideshow during the visitation, before the service, or during the funeral meal.
Photos can also be printed right into the memorial folders, the registry book, or even on the urn itself.
Videos
A tribute video is a beautiful way to honor and celebrate your loved one's life. Personalized with your cherished photos and meaningful music, these videos tell a story that can be shared with family and friends during the service, and for generations to come.
We'll give you a private link to easily upload digital photos, and we're happy to scan any physical copies you have.
Let us help you create a lasting keepsake that captures the heart of your loved one's journey.
Artwork
Artwork of the deceased, or artwork created in tribute, is a beautiful addition to a service. Sculptures, a slideshow of drawings, or artwork displayed throughout the funeral home all help people learn more about the person who's being remembered.
Music
Music has a powerful way of bringing comfort and peace to those attending a service. Whether it's live or pre-recorded, thoughtful music selections help set a meaningful tone and reflect the personality of your loved one.
There are a lot of ways to bring music into a service:
- Create a custom playlist featuring their favorite songs or artists
- Invite musically inclined family members or friends to perform
- Choose special recordings that hold meaning for your family
We're here to help you select music that feels personal, soothing, and true to the life being honored.
Readings of Poetry & Literature
Passages from a loved one's favorite books, poems, or writings can bring real depth to a service, capturing the essence of their life through words that resonate. These selections often bring comfort, inspiration, and lasting reflection.
You might also invite family members or friends to share a meaningful reading, or even write something personal to honor the life being remembered. If you think you'll have trouble doing a reading yourself, our staff or the officiant would be happy to read it for you.
Together, these words help shape a heartfelt tribute filled with wisdom, love, and lasting memory.
Thank You Selection Guide
We provide personalized thank-you cards for every family we serve. You can choose the imagery and wording to reflect your loved one, using our verse selection guide, or writing your own.
Cards are printed in packs of 50 with envelopes included. All printing packages include 100 cards, and extras can be ordered anytime.
If it's helpful, we can also purchase stamps on your behalf and have them ready for you.
Memorial Verse Selection Guide
Each of our printing packages as many memorial folders as we may need for the service, thoughtfully designed to honor your loved one.
You can customize the imagery, layout, and wording to reflect what feels most meaningful to your family. Verses from our selection guide can be modified, or replaced entirely with a quote, poem, or message of your choosing.
Our goal is to create something personal and beautiful, a keepsake that stays true to your loved one's memory for years to come.
