Tips for Planning a Virtual Funeral Ceremony

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Tips for Planning a Virtual Funeral Ceremony

When the pandemic began, millions of people needed to learn to adapt to living remotely. Now that we are a few years in, it’s normal to work, socialize, and live our lives entirely online.

However, if you want to plan a funeral for someone, you might be asking yourself, “How can I do this remotely?” Here are a few tips for planning a virtual funeral ceremony.

Mute Everyone Who Isn’t Speaking

Whether you plan on hosting your virtual ceremony via Zoom or a similar service, choosing to mute everyone who isn’t speaking will help the ceremony remain focused and peaceful. When too many people talk at one time, it gets loud and distracting for those who want the ceremony to run smoothly. Also, someone’s camera mic could pick up the sound from their computer speakers and create feedback. This can result in the mic broadcasting a harsh, unpleasant noise to those listening.

Have Your Guests Come Early

Although parking and seating arrangements aren’t primary concerns for a virtual ceremony, you should still have your guests come at least five minutes before the funeral begins. That way, if any technical issues should arise, you can take care of them before the ceremony starts. This will also ensure that no one misses any critical moments from the funeral.

Dress Like the Funeral Is In-Person

Even though the funeral isn’t in-person, you should encourage your guests to dress like it is so that everyone takes the ceremony seriously. Additionally, you should remind your guests to set their cameras up in a tidy area of their homes out of respect for the deceased.

Make It Interactive

You can help your guests avoid distractions by making the ceremony interactive. When people feel included, the ceremony will become that much more meaningful. If you’re planning a cremation memorial service, you could include everyone by having each family member scatter some of the ashes after giving a eulogy.

Overall, it can be exceedingly challenging to deal with loss. However, by following these tips for planning a virtual funeral ceremony, you’ll ensure that the ceremony is memorable and the deceased gets the respect they deserve.

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