To gain memorial service ideas, it is most helpful to have the Talk of a Lifetime with your loved one. The Talk of a Lifetime is an initiative that the Funeral and Memorial Information Council has been encouraging. The Talk of a Lifetime is a discussion between you and a loved one that essentially allows you to get to know each other better. You should look to discuss things like each other’s greatest accomplishments, fondest memories, most important values, and what each person wishes to represent. Ultimately this conversation should help both of you learn how each other wants to be remembered.
Below are some questions that may help to start the conversation:
- What was the best piece of advice you were ever given?
- What is your greatest accomplishment?
- What was your most memorable moment as a child?