If you’ve lost a loved one who was also a veteran, then you may want to organize a memorial service that really recognizes and honors their military service. There are several traditions and unique ideas that you can use to create a special and personal experience for everyone to remember your loved one’s service and sacrifice. Here are some ideas you can consider for veteran memorial services.

How to Create Special Memorial Services for Veterans

1. Include a Military Memory Table

Many memorial services include special memory tables full of photos and personal effects that tell stories about the person who has passed. For a veteran, you can include a table that’s specific to their military service. Include pictures from their time in the service, any awards or recognition certifications, letters they wrote during that time, or any other items that honor their accomplishments.

2. Ask Those Who Served Alongside Them to Share Sentiments

It may also be healing and powerful to invite others who served alongside your loved one to say a few words at the memorial service. They can tell stories or simply share how kind or caring your loved one was. Those individuals likely shared very unique experiences with your loved one and created inseparable bonds that could make their sentiments especially powerful.

3. Perform Military Burial Traditions

Finally, the traditions that have gone along with military burial services for years can also help you create a special service for your loved one. Your funeral home or a local veterans’ organization can help you include military honors during the burial service, including the Flag Presentation, the playing of Taps, and even a 21-gun salute.

If you’re in the process of planning a veterans’ funeral or want to learn more about the options available, contact Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, OH. The funeral director and caring support staff can help you with funeral planning, cremation services, memorial services, and everything else that goes along with the loss of a loved one. Call (513) 661-4059 or contact the company online to learn more.