Theo
The funeral ditecror will be able to advise you on guestbooks and such. I have had to make arrangements for a number of loved ones that have passed away. Personally, I believe that most funerals are for the living, not the dead. They give people a chance to reflect and mourn while being able to lean on each other for support. While this is so often necessary, I believe a funeral or memorial service should be a celebration of the deceased's life. I have seen powerpoint presentations of photographs of the deceased enjoying life. To see fond memories made me grateful for the time we had together, and brought a warm smile to my heart in the saddest of times. Often, friends and relatives had addressed the mourners, retelling favorite stories, or even a favorite joke of their loved one.Ask yourself, What would he want? A fun loving man such as you describe would possibly be best memorialized in joy, rather than in grief.