When a loved one passes away, a memorial service allows family members and friends to pay their respects. Celebrating someone’s life does not have to happen at a funeral home or church. While you may choose a traditional memorial service or celebration, you can also personalize your memorial to honor your loved one’s life as you wish.

Here are some unique memorial service ideas, along with an explanation of what is whole body donation and how you can make a lasting contribution.

Unique Memorial Service Ideas — Only in Vegas!

In Las Vegas, there are plenty of memorial service ideas to consider.

Here are some unique memorial ideas for locals in Las Vegas:

• Fremont Street Experience tribute: Arrange for a personalized memorial message or photo to be displayed on the canopy.
• Bellagio Conservatory dedication: Work with the Bellagio to dedicate a floral arrangement or small display in their famous Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
• Neon Museum ceremony: Host a memorial service among the iconic neon signs at the Neon Museum, celebrating Las Vegas history.
• High Roller memorial ride: Rent a cabin on the High Roller observation wheel for a unique sky-high memorial service.
• Springs Preserve reflection: Hold a service in the botanical gardens or on the walking trails.
• Mob Museum event: For history buffs or those with ties to old Vegas, host a memorial event at the Mob Museum.
• Fountains of Bellagio tribute: Arrange for a special fountain show timed with music significant to the deceased.
• Las Vegas Raiders-themed service: For devoted fans, host a memorial at Allegiant Stadium or incorporate team themes into the service.
• Nightclub celebration of life: Host an after-hours memorial at one of the famous Las Vegas nightclubs for someone who loved the nightlife.
• Vegas Golden Knights arena service: For hockey fans, arrange a memorial event at T-Mobile Arena.
• Downtown Container Park gathering: Host a more casual memorial service at this unique outdoor shopping and entertainment venue.
• Pinball Hall of Fame wake: Celebrate a fun-loving person’s life with a gathering at this quirky Vegas attraction.
• Authentic Las Vegas lounge show: Organize a memorial service styled like a classic Vegas lounge act, complete with performers.
• Lake Las Vegas waterside service: Hold a lakeside memorial with the option of a water release ceremony.

Several national parks are also within a short drive from Las Vegas, including:

• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area—about 20 miles west
• Lake Mead National Recreation Area—about 30 miles southeast
• Death Valley National Park—about 130 miles northwest

Joshua Tree National Park, Zion National Park, and Grand Canyon National Parks are a bit further away but within a day’s drive.

These are just a few of the creative ways Las Vegas residents have honored their family members. You are limited only by your imagination. Many families choose to create a memorial service that focuses more on remembering a life well lived.

You may wish to have a ceremony to scatter the remains after cremation. Remains can be scattered at sea, over public waterways, by air, or at a dedicated cemetery. Remains can also be disposed of on private property with consent. You may also be able to disperse remains at a public park, but you should check with park managers or local authorities first.

Honor Your Loved Ones with Whole Body Donation

A simpler, but significantly meaningful way to remember your loved ones is through a whole body donation.

What is whole body donation? When you donate your body, you are making an important contribution to medical science. Researchers, scientists, physicians, students, and surgeons can study diseases, learn new techniques and procedures, test medical devices, and gain insight into human anatomy. This provides hands-on learning and research that cannot be duplicated in any other way.

In the Las Vegas area, United Tissue Network (UTN) coordinates whole body donations, arranging for the transportation of donor bodies to reputable research and educational facilities. After research has been completed, UTN will also handle the cremation process with a licensed crematorium and return the remains to families upon request.

As a non-profit organization, UTN pays for 100% of the costs of cremation and transportation.

This selfless act is a great way to honor your loved ones. You can also choose to hold a l service to further your memorial.

Call United Tissue Network (UTN) at 877-738-6111 to learn about whole body donation and how you can honor the memory of your loved one in a meaningful way.