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When you decide on cremation services in Des Moines, IA<\/a>, you know that they cost less than the traditional funeral option, and that can be a good thing for your budget. But if you want to provide for your loved one\u2019s needs, and have a memorial service, you will still want to have a budget in place so you can stay on track with what you can afford. Here are a few tips for arranging that memorial in a way that makes it most affordable to you.<\/p>\n

Find A Budget-Friendly Venue<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of locations that you will have from which to choose and some of them are very budget-friendly, or even free. You might have the memorial in a local park, for example, or in a family home, depending on what you might want to do. Cross the costly options off the list and look to budget-friendly venues that also give you what you need.<\/p>\n

Let Others Pitch In<\/h3>\n

Family members and friends are going to reach out and want to help\u2014let them. They can help you to relieve yourself from some of the burdens and they might even offer to help pitch in with costs. Perhaps a family member or friend really wants to organize (and cover the costs of) the reception. That\u2019s a nice thing for them to do and takes the pressure off of you.<\/p>\n

Keep Invitations Limited<\/h3>\n

If you have a limited budget for the memorial service, you might want to limit the number of people who will come to the event. The more people you have, the larger venue you need, the more food you need, and so on. It can really add up. To stick to the budget, limit the guest list to family and close friends.<\/p>\n

Potluck The Reception<\/h3>\n

Receptions can be a costly part of the memorial service and you might want to even include food at the service itself, if you are having something casual or a family meal. You can cater it or buy everyone a meal at a restaurant, but to stay on budget, you could also consider a potluck. Potlucks are some of the best meals with the widest variety of items. Have everyone invited bring something and you will likely have more than enough for the whole group.<\/p>\n

Make Things Personal DIY Style\"Cremation<\/h3>\n

You are going to want your loved one\u2019s service to be personal and unique, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to buy decorations or do expensive things. Instead, you can make something personal, like a bookmark for everyone who attends with your loved one\u2019s picture on it. You can make a scrapbook of their photos, too, for people to look through. Handmade items are sometimes the most special and can make the memorial stand out.<\/p>\n

If you are arranging cremation services in Des Moines, IA along with a memorial service<\/a>, contact the professionals<\/a> for ideas and options that can help you do something special while you stick to whatever budget you have lined up for the process. Check our packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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