Cremation Service Reception Tips

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home under cremation
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There are plenty of ways you can have memorials around cremation services in Manhasset, NY, but if you choose to have some kind of reception after the service, it can be a nice way for your family, friends, and other guests to gather, commiserate, mourn together, and even share memories and stories. As you start the planning process for this part of the day, here are some tips to keep in mind:

Tip 1: Figure Some Numbers

You will want to know how many people are going to be at the reception so you can choose the right location, arrange the food, make sure there’s seating for everyone, and so on. A lot of the decisions you make will depend on how many people will attend. You may not be able to get an exact feel, but you will at least need some idea.

Tip 2: Put A Budget Into Place

It’s easy to overspend when you want the best for your family members and friends, but you don’t want to go overboard. When you have a budget in place, you know what you have to work with and it’s easier to stay within that range. Set up something you can afford and are willing to spend on this process.

Tip 3: Ask For Ideas

There might be some family members who like the idea of including things your loved one liked to eat and if you ask around, that could come to light. Others might like the idea of a restaurant so everyone can order what they want. Asking others for their thoughts can help you get onto a path that will make it easier for you to make decisions, and will make others happy.

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Tip 4: Pass It Off

There are likely lots of people in your life who want to help you with your loved one’s services in some way or another. While not everyone can make decisions for you about the actual memorial, there are plenty of friends who might be able to take the reception off your hands. IF they ask to do that for you, let them. Or, ask someone yourself and try to pass that job off since it’s something lots of people could do with ease. If you have ideas, let them know. Otherwise, let them do what they want and be grateful for whatever they end up setting up.

 

When you are working on cremation services in Manhasset, NY for a loved one, and you want a reception for your family to enjoy after the memorial, it’s nice to let someone else host and hold that reception for you. Even if you do stay in charge, keep your budget in mind, ask others for ideas, and get a number in mind as to how many people will likely attend. Those things can help everything come together smoothly so everyone will enjoy their time together remembering your loved one and just being together, supporting one another through this hard time. The reception is just one of many important details.

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