Celebration of Life Planning

A thoughtful, meaningful way to honor a loved one’s legacy.

Copper Cricket now offers full-service planning for memorials and celebration of life gatherings. This offering is designed with the same care, creativity, and calm attention to detail we bring to every event. Whether you're planning something small and private or a larger tribute, we’re here to guide you with compassion and clarity.

Gentle, Full-Service Guidance

We understand how difficult it can be to plan a meaningful event while navigating loss. You might not know where to begin, or you may simply want someone to take the reins.

From timelines, and vendors to creating a space that feels personal and beautiful, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on what truly matters.

What’s Included

Every family and every honoree is different. Our planning service is designed to meet you where you are, offering gentle structure, thoughtful ideas, and full support from start to finish.

Before Booking

  • An initial phone call to learn about your honoree, your ideas, and your hopes for the event

  • We'll talk through your vision, answer your questions, and offer early guidance

  • After our call, you’ll receive a custom quote tailored to your event needs

Venue & Site Visit

  • Recommendations and help booking trusted, thoughtful vendors: florist, caterer, musicians, AV, valet, slideshow support, and more

  • Coordination with signage artists to create directional and welcome signs

  • Vendor communication and coordination handled for you — so you're not buried in emails

  • Proofreading support for invitations, event websites, and programs to ensure clarity and accuracy

  • Suggestions for the ceremony flow, including guidance on number of speakers, timing, and tone

Planning Support

  • Phone or video meetings as needed to answer questions and keep planning on track

  • A detailed event day timeline shared with all vendors

  • Final confirmation calls with all vendors the week of your event, including timeline review

On the Day

  • Early arrival with an assistant to oversee setup and answer vendor questions

  • Placement of programs, guestbook, photos, favors, menus, and keepsakes — so you don’t have to delegate to friends or family

  • Cueing and coordinating all moving parts: musicians, speakers, AV, photographers, and video

  • We serve as the point of contact for vendors and guests, so you can be fully present

  • Keeping the event flowing and on time without rushing the emotional pace

  • Assistance to guests and family members throughout the event

  • Final collection of cards, keepsakes, and personal items and handing them to your trusted person

  • Overseeing cleanup and vendor breakdown at the end of the day

  • We also bring our “Fix-It” kit for anything unexpected — from broken clips to backup batteries

Investment

Every event is unique, and so is the scope of our work. After a short consultation, we’ll send a custom quote based on your guest count, venue, planning needs, and event complexity.

Celebration of Life planning typically falls within a premium full-service range. We’ll walk you through all the options and what’s included.

Ready to Begin?

We’d be honored to help you create something personal, heartfelt, and well-organized.

Reach out to schedule a consultation, and we’ll walk you through the process and answer any questions.

Coming Soon

We’ll be adding a gallery and stories from recent Celebration of Life events as we grow this offering. In the meantime, you’re welcome to explore our portfolio to get a sense of our aesthetic and approach.