How creative can a funeral be? Funeral director Lanae Strovers would tell you there's really no limit. Lanae has worked with families to curate funerals and memorial services that uniquely honor loved ones, bringing comfort and meaning to even the youngest mourners. From transforming a visitation room into a baseball field to honor a Little League coach to creating a runway featuring clothing designed by a glamorous 1940s model, Lanae's personal touches help family and friends begin their grief journeys in beautifully meaningful ways.
Hitting the Runway: When Funerals Get Creative
Hitting the Runway: When Funerals Get Creative
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Lanae Strovers
Lanae Strovers serves as the trainer for NFDA and delivers the NFDA Arranger Training suite of education opportunities. She is a first-generation funeral director and strives to help families personalize services honoring their loved one. She was called to funeral service after the death of a close friend whose “cookie-cutter” funeral didn’t tell his story. She knew there was a better way. Lanae graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with honors in 2012 and has served at Hamilton’s Funeral Home since then. During her time at Hamilton’s, she initiated a program for unclaimed remains, gaining national attention. Lanae is also known for her personalized touch for each family she serves - turning the funeral home into a baseball field, a gaming room, or a classy runway show with a pianist. Lanae will do whatever she can do to help make that service unique and special, reflecting who that person was in life!
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