At the moment when we are feeling at our lowest and may have the toughest time reaching out, we are called upon to plan something special. In all the years I’ve been planning memorials this is something I hear the most. We want to create a space online that captures just a sliver of the whole person we are missing, but we are tired, sad, and in totally unknown territory.

Seven years ago, my uncle died and my life’s purpose changed.

I was a budding Event Planner at the time with a degree in Stage Management and a contacts list full of event vendors.

My mom had “volun-told” me that I was going to be the planner: contacting vendors, organizing speakers, and managing the flow of the day. I imagine my story is not unique.

With new ways of personalizing and planning a celebration of life on the rise, there are now more options for a personalized gift that can be given to guests after the ceremony or event.

In this article, we turn “How can I help?” into tangible and heartfelt ways to help a friend or family member with organizing a meaningful celebration of life. We’ll share first-hand ideas that are easy to implement and will offer comfort during this important time.

Planning a Celebration of Life in Canada. At New Narrative, we specialize in helping you plan a heartfelt tribute from our office in Vancouver, BC. Whether you need remote event planning, hybrid event facilitation, virtual events, or expert consultations, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.

Planning a hybrid celebration of life or funeral service can be a meaningful way to include friends and family in your gathering from anywhere in the world. In this blog post, we explain what a hybrid event is and how you can ensure success with your stream.

In this article, written in 2020, we share some meaningful elements and ideas you can use to create a sense of connectedness and community while in a virtual event.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual funerals became one of the only safe options to gather together as a larger community to celebrate and remember the life of someone close to us. Zoom and other live streaming platforms continue to give families the opportunity to honour loved ones while continuing to include a virtual community. In this article, we will share our best practices, reasons why you should consider a virtual funeral, and an outline for getting started.

Tips and tricks from our team to help you learn how to include an open microphone into a celebration of life or a memorial service with little stress.

Seeking someone to help your family plan a Celebration of Life or Memorial service is already hard enough, let alone having to trust that the firm you hire knows what they doing and can do it confidently Thankfully, many of our clients find us through Google and we’re glad they do.

An image from a celebration of life for a musician. Music can be an important element in an event.

Our guide to handling RSVPs for a Celebration of Life; our favourite platforms, ideas for tracking, and best practices from our years of inviting guests.