The Art of Ceremony Personalization

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"

- Pablo Picasso

So, too, after a loved one passes, art can become a medium to express grief and the feelings of the heart that have no words. 

When planning a funeral at Park Memorial, our funeral directors ask to hear stories about your loved one. What did they love to do? What made them laugh? What lessons did they teach you? What brought them joy? These questions, and the stories shared will help our team suggest ways to personalize your loved one’s funeral. Was your loved one passionate about art? Then you might consider incorporating an art class into the reception following the funeral service. Our Reception Centre is perfectly equipped to host a variety of art media classes to pay tribute to your loved one. 

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and are looking for a unique avenue to express and explore your grief among others who are also walking their own grief journey. Consider joining our monthly Art for the Grieving Heart events where guests are led through a facilitated craft with roots in grief, and then gather for an informal grief discussion, led by a grief professional. Here is what one of our past guests had to say about these events: 

“A moment of peace to grieve in your own comfort with those around you who feel the (same) pain for different reasons but (are) still there. The event helps to unlock emotions you may hide day in and day out”. ~Guest of Art for the Grieving Heart 

Art speaks when words can’t.

When safe gatherings can be held once again, you will find dates and times for Art for the Grieving Heart and all other Park Memorial Grief Support Events on our Coming Events page.