Preparing a Wake
Wakes used to be very common in past decades, but for a while, they were no longer a part of funerary services. Now, they are once again becoming more common. If you have lost a loved one and you want to provide them with a wake as well as with a funeral or memorial, there are some things you should do to start planning the event. Funeral homes and providers of cremation services in Schenectady, NY have some tips to help you start making these plans.
You want to know how many people you want to invite. Wakes tend to be more intimate affairs, with less people. Invite those closest to the deceased and be certain that you ask for RSVP in the invitation. This will make certain that you get an accurate number so that you can start planning. By knowing how many people will come to the wake, you can start making other decisions.
You want to consider where to have the wake. Some people choose to have it at the funeral home or at the church, but that might not be what you prefer. If you are looking to have a smaller group of people to come to the wake, you may even want to consider your own home as the location. This is why getting an accurate count of the people who will attend can be so crucial.
Once you have the location, take the time to consider if you want catering or if you want to ask people to bring food. This can depend on the amount of people as well as on the kind of budget that you have available. Catering can be expensive, so you may want to either do the food yourself or ask people to bring something to share. Since people tend to want to bring meals for the family of the deceased, this is not a big thing to ask.
You may also want to consider the kind of music that you have at a wake. For some, having performers sing or play can be distracting at a wake. If that is something that worries you, you can put together a playlist of soft, soothing music. Religious and classical songs can be perfect for this kind of event.
If you want to have a wake for your loved one, these are all important things to remember. You do not want to leave everything to the last minute, either, so do make a list of everything you need to do for the wake. You can also ask the funeral home or crematorium to help you plan this kind of event, so do consider that. Learn more about all of your options for a wake by contacting a Schenectady, NY cremation service provider or funeral home. At McVeigh Funeral Home, Inc. we can help you put together a moving wake as well as a funeral or memorial service. Stop by our location at 208 N Allen St Albany, NY 12206 or call us right now at (518) 489-0188.
