Funeral homes are doing their best to keep up with the times. They want you to be able to have what you need for your loved one’s final services, whatever that might be. Not every funeral home used to have cremation services in Monroe, NJ, for example, but because that service is in high demand today, most do have it available now. Technology has come a long way in recent years and funeral homes have additional options available because of that technology. Here are some things you could include in your loved one’s services. 

Obituaries Posted Online 

Obituaries used to be exclusively in newspapers and that was rather limiting. You were able to inform people in certain areas that your loved one passed on, but they would have had to pick up the paper and read through it in order to get the news. Today, however, while many people still use newspapers, you can also post your loved one’s obituary online. The funeral home will place it on their website, with your permission, and you can share that link on social media and in other places. The word can spread far and fast with online obituaries. 

Online Funeral Planning 

You don’t even have to go into the funeral home to plan at least some of the final services, if you don’t want to. You might want to get at least some of the basics out of the way and you can do so online. Funeral homes often have basic paperwork online and if you are planning for your loved one from a distance, you might even be able to read up on the options and make choices. 

Virtual Funeral Options 

While it’s always nice to get family together to honor someone who passed on, it’s not always possible. If your family is spread out or you are worried about vulnerable parties traveling or getting ill, having a virtual services is always an option. You can have a video conference call, for example, where you go through memorial service details together or, you can create a website where people post memories and chat about your loved one at whatever time is convenient for them. 

Livestreaming Services 

Another nice option is to have a memorial service or funeral of some kind and then livestream that service. You might want a smaller service with just family and close friends, but you feel bad leaving some people out. With a livestreamed service, you don’t have to leave anyone out. Anyone who isn’t invited or who can’t attend for any reason can watch the service that way and participate from their own home. 

Recording Services 

Some families like to have the memorial service recorded so they can watch it again later. It might be a nice way to remember your family around the anniversary of their death, for example. You can see how you honored them and do it all over again. 

When you have cremation services in Monroe, NJ, there are lots of technological advancements you can use to honor a loved one. Visit our facilities now.