When we lose a loved one, we can become so overcome by grief it feels like the pain will never end. A beautiful celebration of life ceremony can lift mourners’ spirits, which is a remarkable gift that if nothing else provides some temporary comfort. There are so many thoughtful ways to commemorate a passing. These 12 beautiful celebration of life decoration ideas will hopefully serve as helpful inspiration to make the ceremony as loving and pleasant as possible.
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1. Honor them in a garden setting
Gardens are comforting places to hold celebrations of life. Plants tend to help lift our spirits, and fresh air and sunlight are curative forces. Some beautiful garden-setting celebration of life decorations are softly colored paper streamers, wind chimes, candles in lanterns or jars, and fresh flowers and even produce.
A botanical garden would be a meaningful place to bring everyone together. This unique native plant preserve near Santa Ysabel, California, offers nearly 4000 acres of soothing nature with an abundance of plants, a lovely stream, and a large labyrinth for contemplative walks.
2. Create welcoming signage
A large welcome sign on an easel welcomes guests and provides information and serves as a beautiful celebration of life decoration. You can either professionally print a specialty sign or craft one yourself.
Just print and paste a high-quality photo to a sturdy poster board or lightweight wood. Include the name and other brief biographic details, with a favorite quote and accompanying decorative accents like flowers and butterflies.
3. Set up a beautiful table
Include a table with a decorated guestbook for friends and family to sign. A welcome table is a great place for guests to leave bouquets or memorabilia they may bring as gifts of remembrance.
This is also the spot to have a bowl or basket for guests to leave donations if a charity is supported as a memorial, and add a link or QR code for the organization to the program. And in some cultures, a place at the dining table is set for the dearly departed. It makes for a moving sentiment.
