Celebration of Life Planning Resources
Planning a celebration of life can feel overwhelming, especially when you are grieving and unsure where to begin. These resources are designed to help you organize the details, make thoughtful decisions, and create a gathering that feels personal to the person being remembered.
You do not need to follow every suggestion or have everything decided at once. Begin with what feels most important to your family and use these tools as a guide along the way.
Planning Guides
Explore practical guidance on choosing a venue, creating a meaningful program, personalizing the celebration, planning within different timelines, and navigating the many decisions that come with bringing family and friends together.
Checklists & Workbooks
Our downloadable checklists and workbooks are designed to help you gather information, organize the planning process, and capture the stories, traditions, preferences, and details that made your loved one unique.
Celebration of Life Planning Checklist
A clear, manageable checklist covering the essential decisions and details involved in planning a celebration of life.
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Complete Celebration of Life Planning Checklist
An exceptionally detailed checklist covering nearly every decision, possibility, and logistical consideration that may come up when planning a celebration of life. Not every item will apply to every family or gathering. Use it as a comprehensive reference and focus only on the sections that are relevant to you.
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Celebration of Life Planning Handbook
A comprehensive guide to planning a thoughtful and personal celebration, including practical guidance, questions to consider, ideas for personalization, and support for making the process feel more manageable.
Need More Support?
Resources can help you get started, but you do not have to manage the planning process alone. Story & Bloom provides full-service planning for celebrations of life held outside the funeral home throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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