People grieve after the death of a loved one in all sorts of different ways. During the funeral, some individuals find that taking photos of the proceedings — perhaps by hiring a professional photographer — can allow them to view these images afterward to help with closure. If you've recently lost a loved one and have a number of photos from the funeral, you have different options to consider. A framed piece that includes some of the most powerful photos may be something that resonates with you. You can hang the piece in a private area of your home where you'll see it daily as you grieve. Visit a custom framing studio to discuss this idea.

Funeral Images

Take some time to go through your funeral photos and pick out a few that are particularly significant to you. For example, you might have a photo of you hugging a family member, or perhaps a photo of the funeral service from the back of the room that shows the turnout of people. A few of these images will work well in your custom-framed piece. You may wish to choose a large custom frame and have your framing professional place a number of pictures in a collage-style layout that suits you.

Funeral Program

You may also wish to include a copy of the funeral program alongside the photos. The program may help with the grieving process when you see it framed and hanging on your wall. For example, the program likely includes a photo of your late loved one, and it may also include a line or two of scripture that can serve as a comfort. You'll also see details about the funeral itself in the program, which can help you to recall the outpouring of support that you received on that day.

Funeral Flowers

You'll have likely received a lot of floral arrangements at the funeral. One way to remember them is to dry a few of their petals. Your custom framing professional can offer some ways to include the dried flowers in your framed piece. For example, you might like the idea of positioning the petals to form a border around the program or around one or more of the photos. Or, you might simply like a few petals scattered around the framed piece. Visit a picture framing studio to discuss a post-funeral framed piece that can help you with the grieving process.