When she was 19, they moved back to Milwaukee returning to their former church, where Kay became reacquainted with Leonard Redlich. “Katie” became the church pianist, and liked to recall the time one of the congregants complimented her profusely about how well she played the Hungarian hymns, even though she didn’t speak Hungarian! When she was eleven, she moved with her parents to South Bend, Indiana, where they founded and pastored a small Hungarian church. She was the youngest in the family, joining her sister Anna, who was twelve years older and her brother Joseph, who was eight years older than she. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Matyas and Katalin Rinenbach, who had emigrated to the United States from Hungary. Be sure to plan for this ahead of time as you may need to order a special print of the photo from a photo editing service.Katherine “Kay” Redlich (nee Rinenbach), 102, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, Apat Promise House Assisted Living, Hiawatha, Iowa. Many memorial services typically have a nice photo of the deceased framed and displayed somewhere at the service. These can be bought online or in an electronics store.Ī memorial photo displayed. If you plan on showing a short film or slideshow for your guests, you will need a projector to display the images. A phone may be all you need to do the job but have a backup just in case.Ī projector. Nowadays, cell phones do a pretty good job at recording video. A videographer will bring their own equipment but if you decide to record it on your own, you’ll need to bring something to record it with. Should you want to record the candlelight memorial service, you may want to hire someone to do it for you. However, if your group is very small you may be able to do without these things. If you will be doing prayers, reading poems, or letting others speak you will need a microphone and speaker.

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It would be a good idea to bring a small fire extinguisher to the candlelight service, just in case an accident happens. However, if you are holding the service outside in a public park, you’ll need to do your own cleanup.įire extinguisher. Depending on where you hold the memorial service, wastebaskets or garbage bags may be provided. Bring plenty of extra garbage bags to clean up after the event. Make sure to include this in your invitations. Guests should be encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket as well. If they are not (if you choose to hold the service outside for example), you may want to bring chairs or even picnic blankets for your guests to sit on. Depending on the setting of the service, chairs may be provided. If you plan on holding a lengthy memorial service, you should consider providing guests with a place to sit. Also be sure to bring plenty of napkins, cups, or plastic silverware if necessary.Ĭhairs/Something for your guests to sit on. You may also want to consider bringing a table to set them up on. If you decide to serve snacks or beverages after the service, be sure to have those on hand. But in case they come unprepared, your guests will appreciate you providing something to keep them warm.

It would be a good idea to include what guests should wear to the event on the invitation. If the service is going to be held outside during a cold month, you may want to bring provisions in case your guests get cold. For their comfort, having water available will be much appreciated.īlankets, hand warmers, or wraps. During that time, people may become thirsty. Candlelight memorial services can last anywhere from an hour or more. As a courtesy to your guests, you may want to provide water bottles in case someone gets thirsty. But having extra matches on hand won’t hurt.īottles of water available. Most people will be able to light their candles from the flame of the person standing next to them. Be sure to bring plenty of matches and lighters to light the candles with. They can be relatively inexpensive and purchased in bulk ahead of time to have on hand for your guests. Candle drip protectors come in a variety of styles and materials. You and your guests will need something to hold your candles in to prevent the wax from dripping. However, it’s a good idea to have extra on hand in case a guest forgets to bring one with them.Ĭandle drip protectors. You can also ask guests to bring their own if you want to save money. Order candles in bulk ahead of time to prepare for the ceremony. Any kind of candle will do, but generally plain white candles are most used for vigils.

Every guest will need a candle to participate in the candlelight memorial and pay their respects.

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