Celebrations of Life & Memorials Services

 Celebrate the life of your loved ones who have passed. Rejoice the person they were and the gifts they brought to the world.

This nondenominational memorial service or celebration of life can incorporate your loved one’s religious and spiritual beliefs, as you choose. It can take place at the family home, in a park or garden, on the beach, or any location that was special to them.

Personalized Service 

Gayle will connect with you to create a personalized ceremony and memorial service to express the unique life of your loved one, as well as support friends and family. Crafting the service in a manner convenient to you: via phone calls, emails, Zoom or Skype, recognizing that often there is limited time for planning and organization. With professionalism and compassion you will be guided through selections of readings, rituals, and a timeline.

A few highlights from memorial service for a beautiful young woman, at Birch Aquarium. She loved animals and marine life- at minute 02:47 a seagull squawks hello in perfect timing :-)

-Officiating begins at minute 0:58
-Candle lighting minute 01:19
-Moment of Remembrance Visualization at minute 02:02
-Poem at minute 02:26

Incredible coordination and event planning courtesy of Eternally Loved.

A touching tribute to a wonderful spirit, at Humphrey's on Shelter Island. Officiating begins minute 0:51- reading selected by deceased's family.

Incredible coordination and event planning courtesy of Eternally Loved.

 Services Include

  • arrive half-hour early for sound check, to review setup, visit with immediate family

  • accommodate any last-minute changes to those speaking

  • assist with wording in program and what to include

  • recommendations for music or coordination services

  • perform the ceremony and facilitate the service, up to 2 hours

    Fee: Starting at $525
    *Event must include services of a professional event planner (separate from the venue coordinator).

Your ceremony may include:

  •  A favorite prayer or poem

  • Any other sacred or personally significant items you would like to incorporate

  • Participation opportunity for guests to share favorite stories and memories

  • Guided visualization for each guest to connect inwardly with deceased

 "Gayle, I am so grateful you were able to lead the event. It was just a wonderful occasion. Many people have remarked on your kindness and the warmth of your words about Carol."

~husband of deceased

What My Clients Are Saying

Memorial Testimonials

It was absolutely perfect. You did a fabulous job. I couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you so much!

~Wife of deceased

Gayle, thank you so much for taking on the Zoom memorial. I have heard nothing but really positive things from those in attendance. I really appreciate the time you took to learn about my dad and truly honor him.

~ daughter of deceased

“Thanks Gayle. Loved the service. You do good work for people.” ~son of deceased

"Heartfelt thank you for supporting my family and Dad's friends. The burial at sea was incredibly healing and peaceful . . . Thank you again for your spiritual support."
~ daughter of deceased

"Gayle, Thank you again for your services . . . wanted to express my positive impressions of meeting you and how well you handled the service for my dad."

~son of deceased  

"Gayle, Thank you for your kindness; . . . for your caring personality. You are a special person." 

~parents of deceased

 "Gayle, Thank you for all you did. It was beautiful and everything ran so smoothly. The family and I are very grateful . . . thank you from the bottom of my heart."

~ niece of the deceased