When you decide to have cremation services in Miami, FL for a loved one, there are a lot of varied decisions you can make. You can choose what kind of memorial service you want to have and when. You can also choose a unique final resting place. Many people decide to scatter their loved one’s ashes somewhere special, like in a park or over water. Others decide to go more traditional and bury the remains in an urn plot in the cemetery, or inter them in a columbarium within the cemetery. No matter what you did, there may be times when you want to visit the location to remember your loved one. Here are a few ideas for visiting those special locations.
Take Your Time When You Are There
You can quickly swing by, pay your respects, and head out, if you’d like. But if you don’t get to visit all that often, you might want to take your time. Talk to your loved one. Share what you have been up to and just sit in silence with them. You can walk around the park and enjoy some of the views or walk the paths at the cemetery and explore a bit as you go over memories in your mind. Try to plan some times, at least, when you are in no rush and you can enjoy some extra time in the location.
Consider A Tribute
It’s never necessary to bring a gift to your loved one, but sometimes you might feel like you should bring something to honor their memory. If they are within a cemetery, flowers to decorate their grave are always nice. You can also lay those in the water or in a park if you scattered their ashes. There are other items that are nice as well. While you don’t have to bring something ever, or every time, it’s a nice way to honor someone.
Pack Lunch Or Snacks
If you have decided to take your time and spend a few hours in the location, it might be nice to have a little picnic while you are in the area. Pack a sandwich or some snacks so you don’t feel like you have to leave just because you got hungry. It can be a nice way to spend more time in that special place with the loved one you miss so much. Just be sure to take out any trash you brought in.
If you’d like to think more about setting up cremation services in Miami, FL, either for a loved one or for yourself as part of your own pre-plans, contact the professionals at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. We can give you the information and details you need to help you make the right decisions. We can talk over the cremation process itself as well as final resting place options to help you figure out what direction to take for your family. We’re here to help with implementation no matter what plans you set up.
