Personalization

Personalizing a Funeral or Memorial Service in Omaha

At Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services, we assist families in creating personalized funeral services that celebrate their loved one’s unique life story, passions, and legacy. Whether planning a traditional funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life, thoughtful personalization brings meaning and comfort to family and friends. When considering how to honor someone, think about their hobbies, favorite places, personality traits, and shared memories. Even small touches can create a powerful tribute and our staff can help you with ideas.

Here are several funeral personalization ideas to consider:

Photos and Photo Displays

Photos help tell the story of a life. At the service, we can display:

• Photo collages on poster boards or easels
• Digital photo slideshows on flat-screen monitors
• Images printed in memorial folders, guest books, or on custom urns

We’ll help you organize and present these visual memories in a way that brings warmth and connection.

Memorial Videos

A memorial video tribute is a powerful and lasting way to share a loved one’s journey. We can create a DVD or digital video that features your chosen photos, video clips, and meaningful music. These videos can be played during visitation or the service and become treasured keepsakes for the family.

Music

Personalized music selections can evoke emotion, offer comfort, and reflect a loved one’s spirit. Consider live or pre-recorded music, a playlist of their favorite songs, or even a performance by family or friends. For musically gifted individuals, recordings of their own performances or original songs can add a deeply meaningful touch.

Readings and Poetry

Words have the power to inspire and heal. Reading passages from a loved one’s favorite books, poems, or religious texts can add depth to the ceremony. You may also invite family members and friends to write and share their own reflections, creating a more interactive and heartfelt memorial experience.

Hobbies and Interests

Display items that reflect their hobbies, such as collections, recipes, or sporting goods. If the deceased was a devoted fan of a sports team, we can help you show off their game-day gear or branded items. If it was important to them, it is important to us to help you spotlight these personal items that had meaning for the deceased. 

Clothing

A family may request that funeral home staff, family members, and guests attend the visitation or funeral wearing a certain item. This could be the deceased’s favorite color, a Hawaiian shirt, or their favorite sports team. Our staff will do our best to communicate this request in any online notices or phone inquiries that come into our office.

Handouts

We can help you make copies of a favorite recipe to hand out to those who attend the visitation or service. Some families wish to purchase small items that reflect their loved one’s interest for our staff to pass out during gatherings. These can be as simple as a golf tee for a golfer, a snack-size of their favorite candy bar, flower seeds for a gardener, or a magnet with their favorite saying on it. Personalized tributes that guests can take home with them allow the deceased’s memory to live on each time their family or friends views the item.

Artwork and Creative Tributes

Displaying artwork—created by or in honor of the deceased—is a beautiful and personal addition. Whether showcasing original paintings, drawings, or sculptures, or presenting a slideshow of their creative works, this element gives insight into who they were and what brought them joy.

Webcasting

Our webcasting service provides families with the ability to live stream their loved one's funeral service to friends and family who are unable to attend in person. With high-quality video and audio, our service ensures that everyone can feel connected and present.