Everyone deserves a good mourning.

Welcome to Good Mourning

Personalized end-of-life celebrations

At Good Mourning, we believe that personalized end of life celebrations should bring people together to honor a life well-lived and celebrate the shared connections that bind us. By simplifying the planning process for celebrations of life, memorials and living funerals, we provide the support you need to navigate what can be an overwhelming time.

Celebrations Of Life

Celebrations of life are a meaningful way to honor a loved one’s memory and celebrate their life. They are a time for loved ones to come together, offer support, and cherish memories of the person they loved.

Memorials

Memorials are a lasting tribute to a loved one’s life. Memorials can happen any time after death to serve as a time of reflection, remembrance and connection for family, friends and the community.

Living Funerals

Living funerals are a unique approach to end-of-life planning as individuals celebrate their lives while they are still alive. They can be a time for self-reflection, gratitude, and meaningful goodbyes.

We Believe

Everyone deserves a good mourning.

Our Services

We aim to create a personalized end-of-life celebration that reflects your loved one’s unique journey. We provide expert guidance and support every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. Whether it’s a backyard party or an intimate dinner, we’ll help you bring your vision to life.

Planning timelines and guiding documents
Budget management
Venue recommendations
Vendor management and coordination
Day-of support from set-up to clean up

About Good Mourning

When a loved one dies or is nearing the end of their life, traditional expectations can often overshadow personal desires. We believe that celebrating a life should be a deeply personal experience, free from rigid rules.

Our team of experienced event planners is dedicated to creating meaningful and unique celebrations that reflect your individual wishes. With more than 19 years of collective experience, we value the understanding of unique celebrations.

As a woman-founded and owned company, we are committed to inclusivity and welcome all beliefs and identities. We specialize in non-traditional, secular celebrations that honor the life of your loved one in a meaningful way.

Testimonials

Lydia & Helen at Good Mourning were such a pleasure to work with on a recent event! Their passion for what they do is evident in the quality of their work and how smoothly things ran. They are communicative, professional, and clearly have the experience to bring together an event of any scale. When they do a good job, you don't notice all the pieces that came together to make it happen. ..and that's how it should be -- so you can focus on celebrating who the event is really about in the first place. I highly recommend working with them, and hope to again soon.

Good Mourning is all about helping those in need because, as they believe, everyone deserves a good mourning. And these three ladies are the embodiment of that belief. They are on a mission to make a difference in the world, and they are doing so with creativity, support, and a whole lot of positive energy.

I worked with Good Mourning to plan my mother's Celebration of Life, and I am so extremely happy with their guidance and the event. Helen, Lydia and Alanna were all so kind, and our communication was open and easy going. They took time to learn about who my mother was so we could brainstorm meaningful ideas for her celebration. They walked me through all of the pre-planning and paid very close attention to all details. They were sweet, thoughtful, and at times, very funny, and made me feel very supported in this difficult planning process. Without them, planning for such a sensitive and emotionally hard event would have been really difficult. The day of the event, they kept their eyes on everything and communicated directly with the event staff at the venue so I didn't have to. When we ran out of coffee, they had it refilled, when chairs were filling up, they immediately coordinated getting extras. They brought their attention to detail to every moment, which made it so I could focus on commemorating my mother rather than worrying about logistics. I highly recommend Good Mourning to anyone planning services for Memorials or Celebrations of Life. Having their support truly made hosting this difficult life event so much easier. Thank you all!