Grieving the loss of a loved one is emotionally demanding and can make one somewhat distracted from what is happening around them. At times like this, it can be easy to forget who was there to offer comfort and pay their respects. This is one reason the use of funeral register books is strongly encouraged.
Available in several varieties, these products provide the bereaved family with a means by which they remember those who attended services. They can simply serve as a means to collect names, addresses and relationships to the deceased, or they may include space for messages, memories and photographs. There are both physical versions of these items and virtual ones.
Some people may not be able to travel or attend the services but will still feel the need to let the bereaved know they care. Creating an online version of this book provides them with this opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings, or to upload photos of the deceased. There is often an option for family to have these submissions collected, printed and bound as a keepsake.
The classic physical version is intended for those who can actually attend the services. Those who wish to keep things formal and traditional may opt for a signatures only style of book. More sentimental families might enjoy a design that allows for more intimate information and messages.
For larger gatherings, having a single book could lead to delays, congestion and people not signing in. One way to address the issue is to have note cards available for individuals to use to leave their information, condolences or memories. These can be collected and later used by the family to create a remembrance album.
Many people are now opting to provide both virtual and physical registries in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to pay their final respects. Bringing them together creates a more complete keepsake for the family. After the mourning period is over, they can read the entries and more fully appreciate the love that was shared.
