A life celebration starts with an invitation. It could be a special day or simply just any day. The guest list will depend on the family and the facilities that the family decides.
The service can be at a funeral home like ours, a church, a temple, a restaurant, or any other venue with the appliances to perform a grand celebration of life.
For us, it's all about the community and the details. After preparing the invitation, the hosts can request guest details to add to the celebration. It could be songs, food, photos, videos, or even funny or meaningful stories about the person they are honoring.
You can arrange a celebration of life service anytime. It could be right after the funeral services if you feel it’s appropriate for your family. Sometimes it can be helpful with our healing journey and grieving process. However, you can also prepare a celebration of life for your loved one’s anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion.
While social expectations do not burden celebrations of life—they can be pretty much anything you want them to be—it's important to realize that the event you're planning should meet the emotional needs of the guests.
So, think about exactly who will be there and what they're likely to want or need. Then, bring in the deceased's unique lifestyle and personality characteristics; perhaps add live music or refreshments, and you've got the beginnings of a remarkable celebration of life. Celebrations of life are intended to lift everyone's spirits by focusing on positive memories.
We can help you prepare a meaningful celebration or guide you with our best commemorative suggestions. Please click below to contact our Funeral Directors and caring staff in our locations. We are here to serve!