HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

No matter which path you choose, our team provides the same level of excellence and compassion. We can definitely help you plan both types of services with the care they deserve.

Our services include:

• Planning and Logistics: From venue selection to transportation.

• Innovative Digital Funeral Program: High-quality, Immersive and content filled digital program that reflects the beauty of your loved one.

• Cultural Sensitivity: We understand the nuances of the Homegoing tradition, including the importance of the repast and specific musical selections.

1. What is the main difference between a Funeral and a Homegoing service?

A funeral is generally a solemn, reflective service focused on mourning the loss and paying final respects. A Homegoing service is a vibrant, faith-based celebration rooted in the African American tradition, focusing on the soul’s "return home" to God with uplifting music and a triumphant atmosphere.

2. What is the role of a Homegoing Designer at Kiss Legacy?

We are not funeral directors or planners; we are storytellers. We specialize in the visual and emotional landscape of the service. While a funeral home handles the logistics of the body, Kiss Legacy handles the "Legacy Brand" of your loved one. We design the atmosphere, the custom keepsakes, and the digital tributes that tell a life story with excellence.

3. How do your tribute designs fit into a formal Homegoing Service?

A traditional homegoing service often calls for a more understated and sophisticated touch. Our designs for homegoing settings focus on "Velvet Suite Luxury"—think elegant typography, refined colour palettes, and cinematic tribute films that allow guests to reflect deeply on the life lived in a respectful, serene environment.

4. What kind of keepsakes do you design for a Homegoing service?

We move far beyond the standard paper flyer. We create "Legacy Pieces," which can include custom-bound coffee table legacy books, high-end digital funeral programs, and bespoke physical keepsakes that guests will actually want to keep on their mantels as a piece of art, rather than a temporary handout.

5. What is the role of Kiss Legacy as a Funeral Designer for a Homegoing?

In a Homegoing service, our role is to be the "Visual Minister" of the celebration. We don't handle the church logistics or the choir; we design the atmosphere. We create the high-energy visual tributes and the vibrant keepsakes that reflect the triumphant spirit of a soul returning home to God.

6. How do your designs differ for a Homegoing compared to a traditional funeral?

While a traditional funeral is "Quiet Luxury," a Homegoing is a "Triumphant Celebration." Our designs for Homegoings are bold, vibrant, and filled with light. We use rich colors, gold accents, and dynamic layouts that match the energy of the gospel music and the joyful atmosphere of the service.

7. What kind of keepsakes do you offer for a Homegoing celebration?

For Homegoings, we design "Celebration Suites." This includes vibrant, multi-page souvenir programs that read like a magazine of the person's life, custom "Legacy Fans" for the congregation, and digital keepsakes that family members can keep on their phones to remember the victory of the day.

8. Can you create a tribute film that matches the energy of a Homegoing?

Yes. Our "Triumphant Tribute" films are edited with a higher energy than a standard funeral reel. We use uplifting gospel or soulful soundtracks and fast-paced, celebratory editing to show the joy, the laughter, and the spiritual journey of your loved one. It’s designed to make the congregation clap, smile, and celebrate.

9. How do your designs help tell the "Homegoing Story"?

A Homegoing is a narrative of victory over struggle. Our design team works with you to curate photos and stories that highlight the person’s faith, their community impact, and their "promotion" to glory. We make sure the visual branding of the service tells everyone that this is a day of rejoicing.

10. Can Kiss Legacy help with the "Legacy Portrait" for the sanctuary?

Absolutely. The central portrait is the focal point of a Homegoing. We don't just print a photo; we "design" a portrait. We can digitally enhance images, add regal backgrounds, or incorporate symbolic elements (like gold beads or spiritual motifs) to create a masterpiece that sits center-stage during the service.

11. Why should I use a professional designer for a Homegoing program?

Homegoing programs are often kept for decades as family heirlooms. Standard church templates often fail to capture the true personality and status of the deceased. Kiss Legacy provides a "Premier" level of graphic design that ensures your family’s history is preserved in a beautiful, high-quality format that looks professional and feels sacred.

12. Do you offer digital invitations or "Save the Dates" for a Homegoing?

Yes. Because Homegoings often draw large crowds from out of town, we design digital "Legacy Announcements." These are high-end digital cards you can text or email to family and friends, featuring a photo of your loved one and all the service details, designed with the same theme as the physical programs.

13. Can your designs incorporate "Social or Organizational" legacies?

Definitely. Whether your loved one was a member of a Divine Nine sorority or fraternity, a deacon, or a community leader, we incorporate those specific colours, symbols, and honours into the design of the programs and tribute films to show the full weight of their earthly impact.

14. How do we start the design process for a Homegoing with Kiss Legacy?

We begin with a "Celebration Consultation." We want to hear the "joyful noise" of your loved one's life.  Once we understand the theme and the energy you want to convey, we start building your custom design suite to ensure everything is ready for the "Send-Off" they deserve.

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Would you like me to create a "Homegoing Hero Message" to match the one we did for the funeral page, so you have a consistent look across the site?

 

ELEVATE THE MEMORY: BOOK YOUR LEGACY DESIGN CONSULTATION

A homegoing service is a final statement of a life’s significance. Don’t settle for generic templates or "standard" funeral home handouts. Your loved one’s story deserves to be told with the sophistication and artistry that only a professional Homegoing Designer can provide.

At Kiss Legacy, we take the stress of storytelling off your shoulders. From cinematic tribute films to bespoke keepsakes that guests will treasure for a lifetime, we ensure that every visual element of the service is as extraordinary as the person being honoured.

Let’s design a tribute that leaves a lasting impression.

Whether you are in the early stages of planning or need an immediate design partner for an upcoming homegoing service, our team is ready to assist. We offer tiered concierge packages tailored to your vision of excellence.

Click the button below to schedule your Legacy Consultation, or call us directly to discuss how we can bring "Quiet Luxury" and professional design to your loved one’s homegoing service.

WHICH SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Choosing between a funeral and a Homegoing service depends on your loved one’s wishes and your family’s spiritual needs. One focuses on the goodbye, while the other focuses on the arrival. We are here to help you navigate this decision and ensure the service is as unique as the life it honours.