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A memory table can tell the story of someone’s life through photographs and a few meaningful belongings. It might include a favourite hat, recipe book, fishing reel, medals, craftwork, letters, travel souvenirs, work tools or items connected to a hobby. Guests can look, remember and share stories before or after the service.
A livestream allows relatives and friends to watch a funeral or memorial when distance, health, cost or short notice prevents them from attending. A recording may also let people watch later and can become an important family keepsake when the family chooses to retain it.
A short slideshow can bring photographs, home videos, favourite music and important moments together during a funeral or memorial. It may be shown during the service, played quietly before guests arrive, shared with people who cannot attend, or kept by the family afterward.
A potted plant, native shrub or suitable tree can be given instead of cut flowers, creating a living reminder that may continue growing for years. It can be presented to the family, placed in a private garden with permission, or used later as part of a small remembrance gathering.
A coffin can reflect the person rather than looking traditional. Families may choose photographs, artwork, favourite colours, flowers, hobbies, sporting themes or handwritten messages. Some coffins are professionally printed or wrapped, while others may be decorated by family and friends when the funeral provider permits it.
A weather-resistant plaque with a QR code can link visitors to an online memorial containing a person’s story, photographs, videos, audio, messages and important dates. It can be placed on a headstone, memorial bench, urn, tree marker or another permitted location. The online page should be easy for the family to update and simple for visitors to open on a phone.
A small keepsake can help someone carry a personal connection with them. Depending on the maker, jewellery may hold a tiny portion of cremated ashes, hair or pet fur, or reproduce a fingerprint, handwriting or meaningful symbol. Families can choose whether to include remains at all—an engraved name, date or message can be equally meaningful.
Cremated ashes can be placed with a living tree to create a natural memorial that family and friends can visit. Some specialist memorial forests treat the ashes before planting because untreated cremated remains may affect soil and plant growth. Ask what is included, who manages the site, how the tree is identified, whether it is protected, what happens if it dies, and whether future visits are guaranteed.
Plant a tree in memory. Guests can help or take a seedling home.
Ask guests to wear the person's favourite colour instead of traditional black.
Print photos spanning the person's life and hang them on a string with pegs for guests to walk along.
A glass jar filled with notes, photos and small items that remind everyone of the person.
Give each guest a flower bulb to plant at home in memory of your loved one. A living, growing reminder.
Invite children to draw a memory of the person. Display them at the service.
Print the person's favourite recipes on cards for guests to take home.
A QR code on the order of service linking to an online memorial with photos and messages.