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Funeral ceremonies

An hour where the world stops, and everyone in the room remembers the same beloved person together.

Candles glowing during an evening vigil service

what this service entails

A ceremony that sounds like them

Some services are traditional — organ music, a eulogy, a final prayer. Others play the deceased's favorite records, screen home movies, and end with everyone raising a glass. Both are perfect. Our celebrants and clergy partners help you build the hour that fits.

Our chapel seats 180, with overflow rooms, a quiet cry-room for little ones, and live-streaming for family far away.

  • Chapel ceremony, visitation, vigil or rosary service
  • Celebrant or clergy of any faith — or none
  • Musicians, photo tributes and live-streaming
  • Printed programs, memory tables and flower staging
  • Reception room for gathering afterwards

how the day flows

The shape of the day

1 · Gathering

Guests arrive to music and a memory table of photographs and keepsakes. Our hosts greet everyone at the door so no one wonders where to go.

2 · Remembering

Readings, eulogies, favorite songs and quiet moments. The celebrant weaves it together; family members speak only if they wish to.

3 · Farewell

A final blessing, a song, and a recessional — then coffee and food in the reception room while stories keep flowing.

questions families ask

Ceremony questions

We're not religious. Can you still help?+

Absolutely. About half of our ceremonies are secular celebrations of life led by our in-house celebrants — stories, music, and rituals of your own making.

Can family overseas take part?+

Yes. Every chapel service can be live-streamed privately, and distant relatives can record readings we play during the ceremony.

How soon can a service be held?+

Usually within three to five days. If family must travel, we can care for your loved one longer and hold the service when everyone can be here.

A note on cost

A chapel ceremony with visitation begins around $4,900 including our care and coordination. You'll receive an itemized written estimate before you decide anything.

Plan a Ceremony

Tell us about them

A fisherman, a teacher, a jazz lover, a quiet gardener — give us one hour and we'll show you a ceremony only they could have inspired.

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