CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A celebration of life is a meaningful way for family and loved ones to honor, remember and celebrate a loved one who has passed away. It’s a time to share stories, memories, and reflections on their life, legacy, and impact on others. A time to talk about how impactful their life was while they were alive. Family and friends who knew and shared moments with this person while they were alive, celebrate the legacy they left behind while reflecting on the joy they brought to their own lives. Here are some ideas to consider:
EVENTS FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE
1. SYMBOLIC DECORATIONS
You can use flowers, colors and decorations that were dear to them while they were alive to decorate the venue.
2. CANDLE OR LANTERN CEREMONY
Let each person light a candle or lantern and hold it up high while singing either hymns or the person’s favorite song, this is to symbolize the light and love they brought to others while they were alive.
3. SPEECH PRESENTATION : TALK ABOUT THEIR LIFE
Invite family and friends to share stories, let them genuinely talk about how the person touched their lives. How the person’s life was an encouragement, anecdotes and memories of the person being celebrated. Don’t be shy to read out some written memories of this amazing person from a beautiful Ankara Flap Note.
4. MUSIC AND VIDEO TRIBUTE
Invite family and friends together, Play their favorite music or create a video montage of photos and memories of when they were alive. Celebrate their achievements and the impact their life on earth was to loved ones.
5. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Incorporate activities that were significant to the person, such as a favorite hobby, games, dance or cultural tradition. While planning this, you can also consider recommending the colorful and variant Danshiki Shirts from African Things as an official dress code, this will totally be memorable as such concepts are out of the box.
6. MEMORY TABLE
Create a table with photos of their life and achievements while alive, mementos, and personal belongings that represent their life and interests. There will be a need for this quality crafted Table Mats which can also be customized for the event.
7. FOOD AND DRINKS
While family and friends are gathered for this celebration, you would want to serve them some food and drinks. You can serve the normal dishes but also serve their favorite foods, snacks, desserts, and drinks. African Things has this delicious Branded chin chin pack that can be customized with the desired details for the event. Serving food means there will be a need for this quality crafted Table Mats, which can also be customized for the event.
SURVENIR GIFTS FOR GUESTS
1. CUSTOMIZED NOTEBOOK
While family and friends are gathered, presenting one of this beautiful Ankara notebook as a souvenir will be a heavy impression visually.. African Things can customize the notebook to your specific demand and desire even with a picture.
2. CUSTOMIZED TOTE BAGS
Just in case you have it in mind to get customized souvenirs for the event, African Things can help you put together quality, hand crafted gifts for your guests like this Tote Souvenir bag. Remember the most important thing here is to celebrate the essence of their life while they were alive.
OTHERS INCLUDE:
CUSTOMIZED UMBRELLA
CUSTOMIZED TABLE COVER
CUSTOMIZED AFRICAN PRINT MALE & FEMALE WALLET & LOTS MORE.
You can get more options of amazing souvenirs by visiting African Things new store at Banex Mall, Oniru Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, Or contact us Phone: +234 816 672 5362
