Writing something that has the importance and gravitas of an obituary for a loved one can feel overwhelming and daunting. You want to shine a light on all the beautiful aspects of them while still keeping it at an easy-to-read length. How do you include a lifetime of wonderful moments into such a brief post?
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When you try looking up the definition of celebration of life in the dictionary, you will find there is no exact definition which can cause confusion over what it is, the etiquette expected, or what it should entail. A celebration of life is an event that focuses on the life that a recently passed away loved one lived and the legacy they leave behind. It is geared more towards celebrating the positives (like the joy that your loved one brought you) instead of focusing on the grief that follows the passing of someone we love.
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I've had the idea ever since my grandparents died to be an event planner for celebrations of life and memorials. Then over the last few years friends, very capable friends were planning celebrations of life for their parents and felt very lost and overwhelmed. Since I’ve been a wedding planner for 10+ years they asked for advice on things like which vendors to hire, what time the event should start, what type of food to serve and more. I kept coming back to this idea in my head and heart over the years and finally decided to do it!
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Planning a large event can be stressful on its own. When you add grieving on top of event planning it can feel very overwhelming and stressful. That’s why hiring the right vendors is so important and that also includes hiring an event planner. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help and hiring an event planner could also turn your event into something better and more special than you imagined (and with less stress!).
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These are five must do steps when planning a celebration of life or memorial. Celebrations of life and memorials are quickly becoming popular alternatives to funerals, especially here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Celebrations of life and memorials are an event gathering people together to remember a person's accomplishments, relationships and share stories.
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