Celebration of Life Events

A Celebration of Life is more than an event — it’s a love letter, a reflection, and a shared act of remembrance.

At Gone West, we use our award-winning producing skills to create heartfelt, memorial experiences that honor a person’s essence — not just their passing. We handle every detail with sensitivity and creativity, transforming remembrance into something deeply personal, elevated, and unforgettable.

Memorial table with flowers, framed photos, and handwritten notes against a gold and bronze curtain background.
A variety of foods displayed on a table, including cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crackers, and desserts, with people in the background.
Memorial display with framed photographs, candles, and a poem titled 'When Death Came to Visit' by Andrea Gibson. The display features personal photos of a man, and small decorative items, set against a backdrop of gold, black, and purple fabrics or decorations.

Our Celebration of Life services can include:

  • Venue Sourcing & Coordination — Finding a location that feels right, whether intimate or grand, indoor or under the open sky.

  • Catering Partnership — Recommending and securing trusted partners to design meaningful tablescapes and grazes.

  • Virtual Invitations — Designing a digital invitation that captures the spirit of your loved one and makes it easy for guests to RSVP.

  • Custom Graphics & Signage — Creating cohesive, thoughtful design elements, from welcome signage to printed programs.

  • Printed & Framed Photos — Curating and producing beautifully displayed images that surround the space with love and memory.

  • Photo & Video Montage — Crafting an emotional short montage video that can be shared during the gathering.

Each event is uniquely tailored — from tone and scale to storytelling elements — ensuring your loved one’s personality shines through every detail.

We begin with a conversation — about your person, their story, and the feeling you want the gathering to evoke. From there, we handle logistics, coordination, and design, allowing you and your family to be fully present.

Whether your celebration is a joyful garden party, a candlelit memorial, or a virtual gathering across time zones, Gone West helps you create an atmosphere of connection and meaning that will truly honor the person you’ve lost.

“Elyse made the process of planning a large and complicated celebration much easier than it would have been. She thought of everything that needed to be done and figured out how to do it. She took my ideas and figured out how execute them and also added new ideas that made it such a special memorial. I was able to be present for family and friends before, during and after the event because I knew Elyse was dealing all the logistics. (Afterwards) so many people told me it was the best Celebration of Life they had attended.”

-Kay M.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

If you’re planning a Celebration of Life, or wish to begin envisioning one, we’d be honored to help bring it to life.