celebration of life events
Celebration of Life Event
A Celebration of Life event is for those who want to celebrate the unique life and legacy of a loved one in a way that truly reflects their personality, interests and the impact they had on others. Saying goodbye in a distinctive and reflective way through a Celebration of Life event, will be an uplifting experience for all who attend and create a lasting memory of your loved one.
Why a Celebration of Life event?
Celebration of Life events are becoming an increasingly popular way to farewell loved ones after they pass. This type of event can be held weeks or months after the person has passed and when you are ready. Unlike a traditional funeral, a Celebration of Life is focused on celebrating and honouring the life they led and the joy they brought to others.
Although this is an incredibly difficult time, choosing a Celebration of Life event will enable you to create a bespoke send-off that is true to the person you are honouring.
By creating an event with personalised touches, meaningful activities and joyful moments, the Celebration we create will be a heartfelt and memorable tribute, which will be remembered by all for years to come.
What a Celebration of Life event might look like
On the day you might choose to celebrate their life achievements by sharing stories and fond memories, while listening to their favourite music and enjoying a photographic montage. You may choose to include dancing and even a video tribute.
The team at Celebration of Life Events will use our expertise, contacts and our creative minds while guiding you steadily through the entire experience. We will organise everything for you, so the day is just as you imagined it. Here are some ideas of what this might look like:
PERSONAL TOUCH
Photos
Personal items
Achievements
Interests
Memorabilia
INTERACTIVE
Art Pieces
Wishing box messages
Messages in the sand
Storytelling in a circle
Boats in the water
CELEBRATION TOAST
Heartfelt toasts
Uplifting & funny stories
Quotes and poems
Open Mic
DECORATIONS AND THEME
Beach – ocean lovers
Garden – love of outdoors
After 5 party
ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC
Favourite playlist
Live music/DJ
Performances
Dancing
Storytelling
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Serve favourite food/drink
Signature dish
Cultural specific catering
CREATING AN EVENT TO SUIT THEIR STYLE
A Celebration of Life can be as formal or informal as you like. You might want tributes and eulogies, or you may prefer something more relaxed with off the cuff speeches. Perhaps you prefer something that resembles a party, with music, dancing, food and drinks, honouring the ‘party spirit’ of the person you are celebrating.
Whether you choose a function centre, a club, a picnic in a garden or even a food truck down the beach, we will work with you every step of the way to plan the perfect way to celebrate the life of your loved one.
Once we have an understanding of ‘who they were’, what their passions and interests were and how you think your loved one would want to be remembered, we will go ahead and take care of the rest. Whatever you decide, it’s a chance to make the celebration as personalised as you wish, whether that’s small and intimate or big and grand.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Celebration of Life Events team will use our expertise, contacts, and creative minds to guide you steadily through the entire experience. We will organise everything for you, so the day is just as you imagined it.
Let us take the time to listen and prepare an event that encompasses all the important things to help create a beautiful goodbye or a party of a lifetime, creating lasting memories for those who will carry on your legacy.
Our package includes:
Event Management – coordinate with venue/location on your behalf including logistics, catering, set up and permits
A Celebrant/MC to help plan, write and deliver your bespoke Celebration of Life Event
Telephone support throughout the entire journey and a face-to-face meeting with family
Venue/Location set-up and styling (including our Event decorations)
Digital Invitations and Program of Events
Photo slideshow with music and a personalised music playlist
Memory box/Wishing Tree – includes tags for guests to write personalised message
Canvas of the Guest of Honour
Online tribute website (additional $250) – Includes story of the Guest of Honour, online Guestbook, photos and music
Photobook (additional $250)
*Does not include venue hire, catering or permit costs.
Additional options
Butterfly release
Dove release
Name a Star
For a full list, please contact us.
“Sue loved spending time in the outdoors, so a picnic lunch with close family and friends at her favourite park was the perfect setting for her Celebration of Life event.
Family and friends shared stories and laugher whilst enjoying her favourite dish, with children playing games and racing each other down hills. A beautiful farewell for a beautiful person”.
