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 thinking about ways to personalize your loved one’s service, start by reflecting on the time you shared together. What qualities made them unforgettable? What hobbies, places, or passions brought them joy?
Making a list of their favorite things—whether it’s fishing trips, gardening, music, faith, or time spent with family—can be a helpful first step. These memories can then be woven into the service through photos, music, keepsakes, readings, and displays that reflect who they were.
We’re here to help guide you through this process and bring those memories to life in a way that feels heartfelt and true.
Photos and Albums
There are many opportunities to display photos at a funeral service. Poster boards with photo collages can be placed on easels for display. Flat screen TV monitors can be used to display pictures or a slideshow during the visitation, prior to the services, and during the funeral meal. Photographs can be printed in the memorial folders, registry book, or on urns.
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 provide you with a private link to easily upload digital photos, and we’re happy to scan any physical copies you may 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 displaying artwork throughout the funeral home helps people learn more about the person who has died.
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 can help set a meaningful tone and reflect the personality of your loved one.
There are many ways to incorporate music into a service:
– Create a custom playlist featuring favorite songs or music of your loved one
– Invite musically inclined family members or friends to perform
– Choose special recordings that hold significance
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 depth and meaning to a service—capturing the essence of their life through words that resonate. These selections often provide comfort, inspiration, and lasting reflection.
You may also wish to invite family members or friends to share a meaningful reading or even write something personal to honor the life that’s being remembered. If you think you will have trouble doing a reading, our staff or the officiant would be happy to read your message/reading for you.
Together, these words help shape a heartfelt tribute filled with wisdom, love, and lasting memories.
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 at any time.
If helpful, we can also purchase stamps on your behalf and provide them upon request.
Memorial Verse Selection Guide
Each of our printing packages includes 100 personalized memorial folders, thoughtfully designed to honor your loved one. If more are needed, we’re happy to provide as many as the service requires.
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 that feels personal, beautiful, and true to your loved one’s memory that can be a keepsake for years to come.
