Memorial Services
The passing of a family member or close friend is one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences in life. Most of us struggle just to maintain a very fragile equilibrium. How can anyone in the throes of grief be expected to plan a Memorial Service that honours a loved one in a way that is truly reflective of their unique character and how they lived their life?
The professionals at Events By Parris are sensitive and understanding. We are not funeral directors; we are event planners and coordinators who will be pleased to remove the burden of planning a Memorial Service from your shoulders. A Memorial Service should be a highly personalized event that celebrates the life of your loved one in a way that incorporates the creative elements of their life. There are many aspects of a Memorial Service:
- Venue Selection
- Officiant
- Reception Hostess
- Invitations
- Décor
- Displays
- Flowers
- Photos
- Candles
- Music
- Catering
- Beverages
- Programs
- Butterfly or Dove Release
- Guest Book
- Symbolic Elements
Celebrate the life of your loved one at a Memorial Service that they would have enjoyed. Were they low key or larger than life? What were their passions? Did they love a big party or an intimate affair? The Events By Parris team will plan the type of Memorial Service that your loved one would have planned for themselves. If you have guests coming in from out-of-town we can offer advice on logistics, transportation, and accommodations. As part of our Memorial Services menu we can arrange for welcome packages for your guests that will include information on the Memorial Service and directions to the venue.
Your world may now be topsy-turvy right now but you can count on the Events By Parris team to create a Memorial Service that honours your loved one in a most appropriate way.
Katherine exceeded my expectations. Living in Seattle and trying to plan my mother’s memorial in Toronto for 50 relatives was a daunting task. I gave Katherine an outline and she came back with three well thought out options that built on my original idea. I put all my trust in her and she did not disappoint. There was not a single detail I would have changed and the first time I saw the venue was 20 minutes before the event started. I can’t recommend Katherine enough.
Thanks again, it was a beautiful event.
- Mark