Memorial Services

Unlike a traditional funeral, a memorial service is a gathering where a casket is not present (although the urn with the cremated remains may be on display). A memorial service can be held weeks or even months after the death.

A memorial service can be held in a church, the funeral home or a community hall, or somewhere of importance to the deceased and family. There is usually music, selected readings, and a eulogy. Memorial services can be further personalized as a memorial service.

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, and this is something that we understand all too well. Our goal at Westchester Funeral Home is to make sure that you have the best possible experience, and that your family is able to properly say goodbye to the deceased.

Westchester Funeral Home thinks that it is very important that you understand our affordable memorial services in Eastchester that are available, so we have put together a few reference pages to educate you and help you decide.

The Difference Between a Funeral and a Memorial Service

A funeral and a memorial service have many things in common and both serve to achieve the same things - support for the grieving family. Here you will learn the more common differences.

Memorial Service Ideas

A memorial service is a much more personalized event to have for your passing loved one. Take your time in planning, and check out some ideas we have seen in the past.

Our Memorial Service Planning Guide

A memorial service can pretty much be anything you want. This checklist will get your started to personalize a memorial service for your loved one.

Frequently Asked Questions on Memorial Services

If you are curious about memorial services, our list of the most frequently-asked questions will satisfy. Learn what makes a memorial service a special event.