Although funerals have been taking place for thousands of years all over the world, there is a new trend that is increasing among modern funerals. This is the act of giving funeral favors to guests. These mementos are a wonderful way to help celebrate the life that has passed and offer the guests a keepsake of the event. From candles to candy tins, here is what directors of funeral homes in Simi Valley, CA. would like for you to know about this emerging practice. 

When Are Favors Given? 

With this act being a newer trend, there are no hard rules on when the favors are handed to the guests. This means that each family can determine the most appropriate time for their induvial service. 

Some families may choose to give smaller favors (like a memory stone) to the guests as they arrive since it is small and guests may put it in their purse or pocket if they wish. Other families who choose a larger favor (such as a candle) may wish to wait until the need to give to guests so that the guest doesn’t’ have to carry it around during the service. 

Make Sure the Favor Matches the Service 

With favors being in almost any item you can imagine, you want to make sure your favor matches the tone of the service. For example, while shot glasses and playing cards might work well with some more “celebratory” services, they may be inappropriate for a solemn service. 

Funeral Favor Examples 

The wonderful thing about funeral favors is that they can be just about any item you wish. This allows great flexibility and a great opportunity to tailor them specifically to your loved one. This could mean it is something that is inspired by a hobby they enjoyed or something that shows a little of their personality. If you need some ideas and inspiration, some popular ideas include: 

1. Candles 
   
2. Candy Tins 
   
3. Pocket charms 
   
4. Tea light holders 
   
5. Recipe cards 
   
6. Bookmarks 
   
7. Shot glasses 
   
8. Keychains 
   
9. Seed packets 
   
10. Fortune cookies 
    
11. Engraved pen 
    
12. Cookies 
    
13. Champagne flutes 
    
14. Picture frame 
    
15. Measuring spoons 
    
16. Deck of cards 
    
17. Memorial stones 
    
18. Holiday ornament 
    
19. Memorial handkerchief 
    
20. Temporary tattoo 
    
21. Stickers 
    
22. Floral sachets 
    
23. Matchbooks 
    
24. Memorial wristband 
    
25. Succulents 

You can see that there is no shortage of ideas when it comes to funeral favors. You can also see the wide range of choices they can be found in. 

Final Thoughts 

Funeral favors are a wonderful way to celebrate the life of your loved one and personalize their service to reflect who they were and the life they led. These favors can be anything from more solemn items such as candles, to items that you might find at a party or celebration such as champagne flutes. 

Whether the service is being held in funeral homes in Simi Valley, CA., a church, or someone’s backyard, there is a funeral favor that can compliment the event. Tour our facilities now.