I guess that I have used planning and setting up Celebration of Life Events for our families, friends and clients as a way to help initiate the healing process. Most of us involved with event planning are put in to that "Creative" category. So it's natural for us to be detail oriented and most relaxed when were are able to live in that creativity or brainstorming mode. In the wedding industry in particular, personalization is almost a buzz word for just about every type of vendor. This really ties in well for Celebration of Life events. Even more so! On average, a couple has 27-29 years of life behind them when they decide to get married. Plenty for personalization. However, over the span of an entire lifetime, there is so much more to draw from to really demonstrate the complexity and uniqueness for a loved one's life.
Even when a life is cut short, love and humor are integral parts that are in abundance. Love spans all time and comforts everyone. So does humor.
Recently, the death of family members has hit close to home again as it does at different points in life. I've been telling myself that it can help me to always be empathetic to my clients when they are going through the initial stages of the grieving process.
"Creating and Remembering Life's Greatest of Days"
