Plan a living funeral
Plan a Living Funeral
Host a meaningful goodbye while you are still surrounded by the people who matter most. Coordinate guests, invitations, venues, schedules and tributes in one shared place.
Plan the event step by step
Living funerals are often planned within a short timeframe. Keep guests, vendors and family aligned from the first invitation to the final toast.
- 01
Choose the format
Decide on the tone, guest count and whether the event should feel formal, casual, spiritual or celebratory.
- 02
Book the venue
Reserve a venue that feels personal, accessible and comfortable for the host and guests.
- 03
Invite guests early
Send invitations quickly so friends and family can arrange travel and time off.
- 04
Coordinate the program
Plan speeches, music, meals, tributes and moments guests should prepare for.
- 05
Manage updates in one place
Share schedule changes, venue details and practical information without fragmented messages.
Plan the goodbye on your own terms
Keep guests, schedules, invitations and practical details organized in one shared place while you focus on the people around you.
Guide
Living funerals often need fast coordination
Plans can change quickly when health, travel and family schedules are involved. Keep communication and responsibilities organized from day one.
- Flexible planning windows
- Most living funerals are planned within a few weeks or months.
- Guest coordination matters
- Friends and family often travel from different cities or countries.
- Venues are usually personal
- Many events are hosted at homes, gardens, restaurants or meaningful local venues.
- Schedules may change quickly
- Keep guests updated if timing, health or logistics change before the event.
- Multiple people help plan
- Partners, children and close friends often share planning responsibilities.
- The tone depends on the host
- Some living funerals feel reflective while others are more social and celebratory.
Coordinate guests, schedules and tributes in one place
Living funerals often involve changing schedules, emotional conversations and many people helping at once. Keep planning calm and structured in one shared space.
Send invitations, collect RSVPs and give guests one clear place to find event details.
Share changes to time, venue, travel or health-related plans without sending scattered messages.
Track venues, catering, seating, music, flowers, speakers and other event details.
Assign planning tasks to family, friends or helpers so no one carries the full load alone.
Plan speeches, music, readings, stories, meals and moments the host wants included.
Give guests and planners one shared place for schedules, updates, addresses and practical notes.
Bring everyone together around one shared plan
Keep invitations, guest communication, schedules and practical details organized while you focus on the people who matter most.
Start planning early enough to gather everyone together
Living funerals are often planned within a few months. Starting early gives guests time to travel, helps reduce stress and makes coordination easier if plans change later.
Choose the format, guest count and venue for the event.
Send invitations so guests can arrange travel, accommodation and time off work.
Confirm catering, seating, accessibility needs and transportation plans.
Coordinate speeches, music, tributes, photos and the event schedule.
Share final updates, arrival details, parking information and schedule changes with guests.
Welcome guests, follow the schedule and focus on spending time together.
Explore other ways to bring people together
Plan a personal gathering focused on stories, music, food and shared memories.
Organize a structured event for family and friends after a loved one has passed away.
Bring guests together in a more social and informal setting before or after the funeral.