Prayer Meet: A Heartfelt Farewell by Last Journey

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20 January, 2025

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Case Study: A Heartfelt Farewell by Last Journey
Key Challenges or Prime Requirements of the Client
Step By Step Execution of the Prayer Meet Event
Conclusion
Testimonial from the Client
Key Learnings from the case study

Prayer Meet: A small or large gathering of loved ones to reminiscence the lively journey of departed one's life is known as Prayer Meeting. But to arrange one can be difficult for the bereaved family.

Here is a complete case study regarding the challenges, solutions and personalized services included in a memorable Prayer Meeting by Last Journey Funeral Direction Organization.

Case Study: A Heartfelt Farewell by Last Journey

Client Name: The Sharma Family
Event Type: Prayer Meeting
Location: Green Meadows Banquet Hall, New Delhi, India
Date: September 10, 2024
Number of Attendees: 200
Background: The Sharma family contacted Last Journey Funeral Direction Team to organize a heartfelt and memorable Prayer Meeting for their beloved Mother. Mrs. Ritu Sharma owned a humble, joyful and respected personality. She contributed to the wellness of the society in an exceptional way. Hence the family of Mrs. Ritu Sharma was looking for a serene, well-organized and memorable Prayer Meeting event to pay homage and celebrate the journey & legacy of Mrs. Ritu.

Key Challenges or Prime Requirements of the Client

The client asked for the consideration of three main things that are listed below.

Time Limitation -: Last Journey Team was asked to make arrangements regarding the Prayer Meet within 3 days after the demise of Mrs. Ritu.
Easily accessible venue -: The client wanted to hire a venue for the prayer meet that can be easily accessed by the attendees through the public as well as the private transportation. Another challenge was finding the venue close to the residence of the deceased's family.
Personalization of the event (Prayer Meet) -: According to the client's wish the prayer meet event should depict the behaviour and values incorporated in the personality of the deceased person.
Sensitivity of the occassion -: One of the key responsibilities of the team was to maintain the emotional sensitivity of the event. They ask to handle the entire prayer meet event with utmost care and dignity.

Step By Step Execution of the Prayer Meet Event

Right after being approached by the Sharma Family, the team members of Last Journey Funeral Direction Organization initiated executing the tasks according to the instructions.

Take a look at the detailed information of the key services included in the Prayer Meet Event.

1. Booking of the suitable Venue for the Prayer Meeting -:

The team provides a good number of venue options to the client according to their preferences. The client picked a spacious banquet hall surrounded with peaceful vibes. The hall had a open garden entrance that added a sense of natural tranquility. Apart from it, the venue was equipped with all the basic to advanced facilities such as comfortable sitting area, prayer area, clean restrooms, drinking water and proper ventilation etc.

2. Selection of the unique Theme for the Prayer Meet Event

To give the sense of "Personalization" to the event, opting a unique theme is mandatory. Our team offers a variety of the themes for a respectful prayer meet. The client opted a subtle Off White - Pink colur theme that represtented the joyful personality of the departed soul. The team arranged the similar colour tents for the outside open garden areas and decorated the main stage with beautiful designs made up of these coloured clothes.

3. Floral Decoration of the Prayer Meet Venue

The team provides professional florists for the authentic and captivating floral decoration of the banquet hall. They adorned the entrance of the banquet hall with the floral arch made up of fresh white lilies, white roses, red roses and marigolds. These flowers were chosen by the client as they expressed the great liking of the departed soul towards these flowers. Apart from the entrance and the garden area, the florists embellished the main stage and each corner of the entire banquet hall. The team ensures that the chosen flowers by the clients will be fresh and undamaged.

4. Managing the guests at the Venue

Last Journey team members pay attention to the careful management of the guests at the venue for Prayer Meeting. Comfortable seating for the guests and proper space for the peaceful prayer meeting is the key responsibility of the Last Journey team. Along with it, the team arranges light snacks, tea, coffee and water for the guests as well if the client wishes to include them in the prayer Meet Event.

5. Hiring professional Bhajan Artists for the Prayer Meet Event

To make the event more soulful and offering a dignified farewell to the departed soul, the team arranged professional Bhajan Artists for the prayer meet event. The soothing Bhajans and religious Prayers finely blended with the soulful composition of the instruments helped the mourners in processing the pain and healing. The team ensured that the songs, bhajans and Shlokas picked by the Bhajan Artists' team will be aligned with the religious beliefs of the departed person's family.

6. Rituals and Ceremonies for the dignified prayer meet

The team members embellished the altar with a beautiful portrait of Mrs. Ritu Sharma and enhanced it with the scented candles, flowers, lighting and other decorative elements. After that, the team hired a priest/spritual leaders for leading the rituals of the prayer meet. He chanted the sacred hymns mentioned in the religious scriptures for the peaceful journey of the departed soul. Along with it, he will explain the importance of this gathering and prayer meet event that leads to the gradual healing of the family members, relatives and friends.

7. Catering facilities at the Prayer Meet venue

The client asked for the arrangement of pure Vegetarian food (Satvik Food) for the attendees at the Prayer Meet Event. Hence the team provides a menu including variety of the food items. Once the client finalized the items, we hired the professional chefs for making the food items.

8. Arrangement of the return gifts for the attendees

Once the Prayer Meet Event is done the team members presented potted plants and a card having lovely memories of the departed soul. These return gifts made an indelible impact on the heart and mind of the attendees.

Conclusion

This case study of the prayer meet event concludes the below given points.

A strong emotional impact on the family members and the attendees - The prayer meeting provided solace and a sense of closure to the grieving family and attendees. It helped all the attendees to process the pain of loosing the beloved family member and heal themselves. Besides the acceptance of the loss of life, it helped the mourners to understand the cycle of life and death.
Positive Feedback from the attendees and the family members of the departed person - All the attendees praised the thoughtful arrangements of the prayer meet event. They also gave commendable remarks to the minute detailing of the arrangements of event. As the team filled each corner of the venue with the beautiful memories of Mrs. Ritu Sharma, it touched the heart of every attendee.
A memorable event - Sharma family expressed gratitude for the hassle-free and seamless execution of the services for a memorable Prayer Meeting event. They also remarked that it truly honored the life journey and legacy of Mrs. Ritu Sharma. At the end, the idea of offering return gifts to the attendees also made an indelible memory in their hearts for lifelong.

Testimonial from the Client

Last Journey went above and beyond to help us bid farewell to our Mother in a manner that truly reflected his personality and spirit to live a joyous life. The arrangements were seamless, and every detail was handled with utmost care and sincerity. The event looked like a celebration of his life rather than a mourning of his loss. Thank you for making this difficult time a little easier for us.

Mrs. RInki Sharma (Daughter of Mrs. Ritu Sharma)

Key Learnings from the case study

Empathy and Support towards the mourners matter -: The approach adopted by the team members for the execution of the services was full of empathy, compassion and support. It made them felt relaxed and understood during this tough phase.
Personalization enhanced the meaning of the event -: Adding unique elements in the Prayer Meet Event like the inclusion of the memory wall and video tribute made the event way more special to all the attendees as well as the family members.
Professionalism helps the mourners to heal -: While Last Journey team members focus on the logistics of the event , the family members can pay their whole attention to the prayer meet ceremony.

This detailed case study regarding Prayer Meet Event showcases how Last Journey blends professionalism, empathy, and creativity to craft memorable farewell events such as Prayer Meeting that celebrates a life journey and legacy of the deceased person.