Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life Information

Many families today want a service which celebrates the life of their loved one. We introduce them to the concept of a celebration of life, and provide support in designing a celebration of life that is as unique as the life of their loved one.

We always enjoy working together with families in planning a celebration of life for their loved one. While it can be a challenge to put together an event that both pays tribute to and celebrates the life and spirit of a complex individual, it's also one of the most rewarding things any one of us can do for someone we've loved and lost.

Sarah York opens her beautifully-crafted book, Remembering Well, with the very personal story about how her family chose to pay tribute to her mother. "My mother died in April 1983... She didn't want a funeral. 'Get together and have a party,' she had said when the topic was allowed to come up." However, she was quick to tell readers that the survivors did not honour the request. "We needed the ritual. We needed to say good-bye, but we also needed a ritual that would honour her spirit and would be faithful to her values and beliefs."

When Ms. York acknowledges the position of her family—that they needed not a party but a ritual—she teaches us all something important: the celebration of life events we plan with families should be shaped as much by their own emotional and spiritual needs as their desire to celebrate the life lived.

While celebrations of life are not burdened by social expectations—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 those unique lifestyle and personality characteristics of the deceased; perhaps add live music or refreshments, and you've got the beginnings of a remarkable celebration of life.

Helping You Plan a Celebration of Life

Because a celebration of life is an important step in the healing process – for you and for all of your loved one’s friends and family members, we want to help you plan a celebration that honours and respects your loved one’s life, loves, and accomplishments. We’ll work with you and your budget to ensure your loved one’s memory lives on. Browse through our Personalization Services below or contact us today to discuss the possibilities.

Book of Memories Memorial Tribute Page

Our Book of Memories memorial tribute pages will ensure that the stories, photos, and memories of your loved one remain online for generations to see.

Digital Video Tributes

We use professional editing software to combine your photos and videos with beautiful music to create a DVD tribute for your family to treasure.

Personalized Printing Services

Send your guests home with a treasured keepsake that commemorates your loved one’s life. Start with our memorial bookmarks, service programs, prayer cards, and folders and add a personal touch with a favorite photo or poem or a specially-written tribute to your loved one.

Letting the Public Know a Death Has Occurred

Too often, people don’t hear about a passing or learn about it too late. We work hard to ensure everyone in your loved one’s community gets a chance to say a final goodbye and show their support through a number of electronic media.
If you’d like more information on any of our services or would like to discuss how we can work together, to create a lasting memory of your loved one, please contact us
Source:
Remembering Well: Rituals for Celebrating Life & Mourning Death, Sara York
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