Thank your loved one with a special Celebration of Life party.
As Celebrants so often we hear loved ones say….. “if only I’d said I loved them before they died” - or - “The greatest regret I will have for the rest of my life is not having said…..I love you.“ How sad it is that what has been left unsaid is so often a source of such regret. Well, it needn’t be. The answer lies in the concept of having a Celebration of Life event or party. Imaging a special birthday party where family and friends come together to honour and celebrated the life of their loved one while they are alive. Quite often these are held when a loved one is terminally ill. Why not arrange a Celebration of your life together with those family and friends who all mean so much to you?
As Celebrants so often we hear loved ones say….. “if only I’d said I loved them before they died” - or - “The greatest regret I will have for the rest of my life is not having said…..I love you.“
How sad it is that what has been left unsaid is so often a source of such regret.
Well, it needn’t be. The answer lies in the concept of having a Celebration of Life event or party. Imaging a special birthday party where family and friends come together to honour and celebrated the life of their loved one while they are alive.
Quite often these are held when a loved one is terminally ill.
Why not arrange a Celebration of your life together with those family and friends who all mean so much to you?
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Celbration of Life... How it works:
The star of the day
The event could be held in a variety
of circumstances. It could be that
you’re nearing the end of your life,
suffering from a terminal illness. Or
perhaps, you’re in the early stages of a
degenerative mental condition, such as
dementia.
Either way, wouldn’t it be good to
celebrate your life with loved ones while
you’re still able to enjoy the occasion?
Whatever the circumstances, whatever
the scale of the event, one thing’s for
sure – you will be the star of the day.
A truly individual celebration
This can be a religious or non-religious
event. It can be organised by you or
by your family. And of course, you can
invite as many family and friends as you
wish.
A Celebration of Life is completely
personal and can be a casual or a formal
affair. It’s a party with everyone you love.
It’s up to you and your family to decide
on the venue and the order of events.
You can include features which are often
part of a traditional funeral, such as a
eulogy. You may wish to give a speech,
or others might wish to. Some might
want to read their favourite poems,
serve their favourite food, play their
favourite music.
How does a Celebration of
Life work?
We’ll guide you through the planning
process with a series of questionnaires.
On the day we’ll host the event for
you, like a ‘This is Your Life’, with –
• Stories and tales being told
by loved ones and friends of
times together.
• Music that has meant
something to you through your
life being played.
• Poems and readings.
• Personal Tributes.
• Photos or PowerPoint
presentations.
• Personal ‘goodbyes’.
• Make a speech.
• Hand out messages that you
have found hard to say in life,
asking loved ones not to be
open till after you’ve gone.
• Enjoy your favourite meal.
• Enjoy this final time spent
together with those you love.
Of course, you can include a memory
table of photographs, and you may also
wish to have a letterbox to post final
wishes. Don’t forget that this is your last
chance for a party!
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