How to arrange for a place to hold a funeral or memorial service

Funerals are generally held at a funeral home chapel, a church, or another religious site that may be fitting if your parent had a strong religious affiliation.

Memorial services may also be held in funeral homes or at churches, synagogues, or mosques, but they commonly are conducted at a site that reflects the deceased's personality or passions. For example, a gourmand might be memorialized at a favorite restaurant, a nature lover at a favorite hiking lookout, and a dedicated volunteer at the organization's headquarters.