Celebration of Life Planning
Every celebration of life begins with a story.
A celebration of life is more than an event. It's an opportunity to gather, remember, and celebrate a life well lived. We manage every aspect of the planning process from the first conversation through the final guest departure, allowing your family to focus on what matters most - being together.
Bringing Their Story to Life
No two people leave the same legacy, so no two celebrations should ever feel the same.
We begin by getting to know the person you're honoring. What made them laugh? What traditions did they cherish? What hobbies defined them? Where did they love to spend time? What meals brought everyone to the table? What stories do family and friends tell again and again?
Those answers become the foundation for every decision we make.
From the venue and menu to the music, flowers, keepsakes, and guest experience, every detail is thoughtfully chosen to reflect the person being celebrated.
Every celebration should feel unmistakably like the person being remembered.
Our Services
Story & Bloom offers three levels of support, depending on how much help your family needs. Choose full-service planning for guidance from the first conversation through the final guest departure, a private virtual consultation for professional advice and direction, or a consultation with a personalized written planning guide to help you confidently manage the celebration yourself.
Full-Service Planning
Starting at $4500
Every celebration is custom designed around the individual being honored. Depending on your vision, our planning may include:
Planning & Coordination
Initial planning consultation
Budget guidance
Venue selection and booking
Caterer and vendor recommendations
Vendor management and coordination
Event timeline
Floor plan and guest flow
Décor and floral guidance
Rentals coordination
Audio/visual coordination
Program and speaker planning
Music coordination
Vendor confirmations
Setup oversight
Event management throughout the celebration
Breakdown and vendor departure coordination
Guest Experience
We manage the details that make guests feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they receive an invitation until they return home.
Invitation design
Online RSVP management
Guest communications
Seating charts
Place cards or name badges
Welcome signage
Guest check-in
Hotel recommendations
Transportation information
Tribute & Personalization
Developing a celebration inspired by their personality and life story
Selecting a venue that reflects who they were
Creating meaningful memory displays and tribute installations
Incorporating personal collections, photographs, and family heirlooms
Designing tribute videos and slideshows
Serving favorite family recipes or signature cocktails
Creating personalized menus and guest experiences
Incorporating hobbies, passions, careers, military service, travel, or lifelong interests
Coordinating musicians, speakers, and meaningful entertainment
Designing printed programs, memory cards, and keepsakes
Creating living memorials such as tree or plant giveaways
Coordinating charitable giving opportunities that reflect causes they cared about
Story & Bloom specializes exclusively in planning celebrations of life. We do not provide funeral home services, burial or cremation arrangements, or cemetery planning. Our work begins with the celebration itself, creating meaningful gatherings that reflect the unique life, passions, relationships, and story of the person being honored.
Additional Services …
Family Concierge
When family and friends are traveling from multiple cities, even the smallest details can become overwhelming. Our Family Concierge services provide additional support before and during the celebration, making the experience easier for both your immediate family and your guests.
Planning may include:
Family scheduling
Hotel room blocks
Welcome bags
Restaurant recommendations and reservations
Transportation coordination
Out-of-town guest assistance
Legacy Services
The celebration may be over, but the memories continue.
For families who wish to preserve and share the stories from the celebration, we offer additional services that help organize photographs, videos, and keepsakes into lasting reminders that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Planning may include:
Photo book design
Digital photo and video organization
Tribute video editing
Memory book creation
Digital memory archive
Assistance sharing photos and videos with family
Anniversary or remembrance gathering planning
Celebration Planning Consultation
Starting at $395
Sometimes you do not need someone to plan the entire celebration. You simply need an experienced professional to help you determine what to do and where to begin.
During this private 60–90-minute virtual consultation, we will talk about the person you are honoring, your vision for the gathering, the decisions you are facing, and any questions or concerns you have about the planning process.
You will receive thoughtful, personalized guidance and practical ideas based on your family, priorities, budget, and timeline.
This service is ideal for families who plan to organize the celebration themselves but would benefit from professional direction, reassurance, and a clear place to start.
Consultation + Personalized Planning Guide
Starting at $695
This service includes a private 60–90-minute virtual consultation followed by a customized written planning guide created specifically for your celebration.
During our conversation, we will discuss the person being honored, your ideas for the gathering, your priorities, your budget, and any logistical or creative questions you are facing.
Following the consultation, you will receive a personalized guide outlining recommendations, priorities, meaningful ideas, a suggested event flow, and clear next steps. When appropriate, the guide may also include curated resources and suggestions for vendors, products, or services.
The result is a practical roadmap that allows your family to move forward with greater clarity and confidence while continuing to manage the planning yourselves.
Every Celebration is Different.
There is no right way to celebrate a life.
Some gatherings are elegant dinners with close family and friends. Others welcome hundreds of guests to celebrate a remarkable life. Some include live music, favorite family recipes, signature cocktails, or meaningful keepsakes. Others are centered around storytelling, laughter, and shared memories.
Every celebration begins with the same question:
Who were they?
That answer becomes the foundation for everything we create.
Begin with a Conversation.
Every meaningful celebration starts by listening.
We'll take the time to learn about your loved one, understand your family's vision, and discuss the people, places, traditions, and memories that made them unique.
From there, we'll guide you through every step of the planning process and create a celebration that feels personal, thoughtful, and worthy of the life being honored.