Unfortunately, people sooner or later have to deal with the loss of loved ones. Christian tradition prescribes to commemorate the dead on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days after leaving, and then on every anniversary of death. Organization of a memorial event is not only a tribute to tradition, but also an opportunity to once again honor the memory of the deceased.
It is necessary
- - premises;
- - flowers;
- - products;
- - money;
- - candles.
Instructions
Step 1
Start organizing your memorial in advance. Try to keep the event in a calm, unhurried atmosphere. Your goal is to remember the departed person, honor his memory and gather people whom the deceased himself would be glad to see during his lifetime.
Step 2
Choose a venue for your event. If you are going to gather only a narrow circle of close people, a home environment will be enough. For a larger event, it is advisable to rent a separate room in a cafe: at the same time, try to make sure that there are no other companies or holidays nearby.
Step 3
If the deceased person was famous for his social or creative activities, as a separate event, you can arrange a memorial evening related to his professional achievements. Choose appropriate music, ask former colleagues to prepare short oral presentations, arrange for a photo retrospective.
Step 4
Visit the cemetery. Tidy up the grave, lay flowers, light candles. Contrary to the well-established stereotype, you should not take food or alcohol with you at the cemetery. This custom, which came from paganism, runs counter to Orthodoxy, but not everyone knows about it. Silence, prayers, memories - this is the best way to honor the memory of the deceased on the anniversary of his death.
Step 5
Give alms to the poor, take unwanted clothes to church, feed the homeless, donate money to charity. Good deeds in memory of a departed person are no less worthy way to honor him than a memorial dinner.
