If you are planning a funeral for a loved one, you may have arranged for services at funeral homes Elmwood Park, IL. Once the funeral is over and everyone goes home and tried to carry on with their life, you have to make sure your loved one’s grave looks good and is a peaceful place for loved ones to go and pay their respects. You also want to make sure the final resting place of your loved one is everything they would want it to be. If you are looking for a way to attract animals and wildlife to the grave, here are some tips that can help you.

Feeders

Animals like to find easy sources of food. Even animals that are wild and are used to hunting to working for their food, would rather find it already waiting for them. Decide what types of animals you want to attract to the headstone and learn about the type of food they like to eat. You can find feeders that are made specifically for these animals and make it easy for them to find the food they want.

Water

Animals also need water to survive and it can sometimes be hard for them to find freshwater. When they do find a freshwater source, they will continue to visit the location. You can add water bottles, bowls of water, or even birdbaths that supply water to the area and can attract a lot of animals to the headstone. You can also add decorative fountains that act as a water source and a nice touch to make the headstone look better.

Plants

Plants can be added to a grave to make it look more natural and beautiful. Another reason you may want to add plants to a headstone or gravesite is to attract animals. You can research the different types of plants and which animals are attracted to them and then plant the ones you choose around the headstone. Keep in mind that some plants attract certain animals and others repel them. You want to choose plants that look great and also have a function for the animals. They could be a source of food or a source of shelter.

When you are planning a funeral, it’s easy to get caught up in all the things your loved one would want to have at the service, but to forget about their headstone. If your loved one enjoyed animals and wildlife while they were alive, you may also want to attract these things to their grave so they can always enjoy them and have them near their final resting spot. The above suggestions are just a few ways you can do that. If you need help planning funeral services at funeral homes in Elmwood Park, IL, be sure to reach out to the Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium. We are here to help with all your funeral planning needs. Give us a call today to learn more.