{"id":3166,"date":"2016-04-19T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2016-02-28T15:41:19","modified_gmt":"2016-02-28T23:41:19","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-using-pinterest-to-plan-a-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-pinterest-to-plan-a-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Using Pinterest to Plan a Funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"attachment_3168\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3168\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3168\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915-350x290.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don&rsquo;ts of Using Pinterest to Plan a Funeral\" width=\"350\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915-350x290.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0915.jpg 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" title=\"The Dos and Don&rsquo;ts of Using Pinterest to Plan a Funeral\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dos and Don&rsquo;ts of Using Pinterest to Plan a Funeral<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As anyone who&rsquo;s ever used Pinterest knows, a quick trip to the website can quickly turn into a few hours. Although the popular &ldquo;bulletin board&rdquo; platform is usually a favorite among brides, DIYers, and those with an artistic bent, it is also becoming more common for those who want to plan a unique memorial service. From lists of great funeral songs to ideas for sharing memories, you will find hundreds of beautiful and memorable ways to say goodbye.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>However, at a time when your emotions are high and you might not have as much time as you would like to spend on these projects, it is a good idea to step back and gauge the practicality of funeral crafts. Before you spend the next few days looking for a stand-out way to plan a funeral for a loved one, here are a few guidelines for using Pinterest to plan a funeral.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pinterest Dos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the website as a way to spark ideas. Many unique and beautiful ideas exist here, and you might find ways to organize a guestbook or decorate centerpieces that you never thought of before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for funerals, weddings, and catered events. Not every funeral planning idea started out as part of a mourning ritual. Look for other types of life celebrations that include lots of relatives and a day you all want to cherish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Assign a realistic time frame and cost to each item you pin. Money and time are two things that are in limited quantities when planning a funeral. Many of the ideas on Pinterest take a considerable investment (or a high level of skill) to pull off successfully. Be realistic about your capabilities and how much time you will have between now and the funeral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Share your findings with loved ones. Going over funeral planning ideas online is one way to grieve; sharing them with others is another. Make sure you give other people a chance to participate in your grief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pinterest Don&rsquo;ts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lose sight of the big picture. A beautiful funeral service or memorial party is important, but not as important as taking care of yourself. Do not let projects replace your feelings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Expect similar results. Pinterest is notorious for lifting people&rsquo;s crafting and DIY hopes only to result in catastrophic outcomes. Many of these &ldquo;pins&rdquo; are put together by professionals and shot by photographers with huge portfolios. They are not always meant to be duplicated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut out your funeral director. Funeral directors often have a better idea of what&rsquo;s feasible and how to make a memorial service special. Ask them for ideas or insight, and you might be surprised at what they can offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Put qualifiers on the outcome. If the craft does not turn out as well as you hoped, do not let it become a reflection on your love of the deceased. Funerals are never going to be &ldquo;perfect.&rdquo; They are sometimes loud, sometimes messy, sometimes moving, sometimes disastrous, and always, always an important part of saying goodbye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As anyone who&rsquo;s ever used Pinterest knows, a quick trip to the website can quickly turn into a few hours. Although the popular &ldquo;bulletin board&rdquo; platform is usually a favorite among brides, DIYers, and those with an artistic bent, it is also becoming more common for those who want to plan a unique memorial service. 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