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If my family decides not to have a “traditional funeral” for me, what other options are there?

Q: If my family decides not to have a “traditional funeral” for me, what other options are there?

When it comes to funerals, there are many ways to celebrate the life of a loved one. At Forest Lawn, we believe in personalizing every service to celebrate the details that made that person special, while also making it meaningful to the family. For some, that might mean holding a service in our chapel. We can also arrange a visitation or a celebration of life in our beautiful reception parlor to allow family and friends to gather to share a meal – along with stories of their loved one. By asking questions and talking about options, we can help the family make decisions about funeral arrangements that truly reflect personal preferences, traditions and interests of the individual being remembered and celebrated. Some families make these decisions part of their pre-planning process. This leaves fewer questions and decisions to make at the time of loss. Feel free to ask us about the Forest Lawn Personal Planning Guide.