A memorial tribute is a wonderful way to honor special people in your life that can't be in physical attendance at your celebration.

Samples, Options and Ideas

As a memorial candle burns on the guest table, please join with me to observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of those who are not with us today, but are here in Spirit. Amen

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As a memorial candle burns on the table to my right/left please join with me as we bow our heads to observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of ____________________, who couldn't be with us today, but is here in Spirit.

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_____________'s (mother/father/grandmother/grandfather/brother/sister) is not with us today and in honor of his/her memory,___________ will lay a rose on his/her empty chair. We know he/she is with us in Spirit.

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The beautiful flowers/roses placed (in the back/to my left/right/on this table) are in memory of those who could not be in attendance today, but are here in Spirit. Please join me in bowing your heads as we observe a moment of silence. Amen

Do you have an elderly grandparent in a nursing facility, or a special relative that can not travel? You could use these words.

The beautiful flowers/roses placed (in the back/to my left/right/on this table) are in honor of _______________ who could not be in attendance today.


These words can be edited and names can be added as needed.