Funerals tend to have a traditional atmosphere to them. When a loved one passes away, the family tends to stick to the conventional methods of saying “goodbye” without doing much out of the ordinary. But with more and more “baby boomers” passing away in recent years, some funerals are becoming non-traditional in some ways. Here are some new things popping up with funerals for this particular generation.
Memorabilia
More and more funerals tend to be a celebration of a loved one’s life rather than mourning the passing. One way some baby boomers are doing this is by surrounding the casket with memorabilia from the person’s life. If they won trophies or awards during their lifetime, you might see these around the room where the wake is being held. If they were an avid sports fan, you might see trinkets and decorations representing their favorite team. You may have even seen the caskets with the rock band KISS plastered all over them for the hardcore rockers who pass away.
Eulogies
Many baby boomers who already have their funerals planned opt to have family members and friends speak at the event instead of the traditional clergy. This gives the service more of a personal touch instead of the impersonal preacher.
Caskets
Many caskets today have drawers or compartments built into them. This gives friends and family members the opportunity to place special trinkets, notes or messages inside.
One thing that will likely stay the same is the ride to the somber ride to the cemetery. That’s why funeral hearses will always be a major part of any ceremony regardless of how non-traditional the actual funeral gets. There’s just something about them that makes then an essential part of any funeral.
