Celebrate Your Way
Every person is shaped by their stories, relationships, humor, traditions, and the life they lived. There is no single right way to gather or grieve.
The After Party creates thoughtful, personalized celebrations of life that make room for remembrance, connection, and joy. We are not a funeral service. We help bring the details together so friends and family can focus on honoring the person at the center of it all.
Each gathering is shaped around what matters most, with a small, trusted network of local venues, caterers, florists, and other partners. We keep the process clear and personal, limiting unnecessary decisions and helping connect you with local grief and support resources when helpful.
How it Works
Share What Matters
A detailed intake form helps us get to know the individual being celebrated, your priorities, and special requests. You'll choose one main contact to gather input from loved ones and approve decisions.
We Handle the Details
From booking your chosen venue to working with vendors and tracking RSVPs, all the arrangements are taken care of for you.
Be in the Moment
Your host keeps things running smoothly on the day so you can be present with your people.
We serve as your single point of contact, bringing together the venue, food and beverage, florals, music, rentals, visual elements, timeline, and day-of details so friends and family can focus on being together.
The coordination fee is separate from vendor costs and tailored to the level of support needed:
Essential Coordination, starting at $1500
Planning guidance, vendor sourcing and communication, payment coordination, and day-of coordination and logistics. This option is ideal for those who have a clear vision and need support bringing the details together.Full Celebration Coordination, starting at $2000
Includes everything in Essential Coordination, plus RSVP management, memory card design and printing, slideshow guidance and support, itinerary support, design guidance, and more comprehensive event planning and execution.
Venue, catering, beverages, florals, rentals, entertainment, and other vendor expenses are quoted separately and shared transparently before decisions are made. We work with trusted vendors within your provided budget and help coordinate invoices and payment schedules so the financial details feel as simple and organized as possible.
Begin with a detailed complimentary intake form and a free introductory call. Together, these help us understand the person being celebrated, the type of gathering you envision, your needs, and your budget so we can recommend the right level of support.
You don't need to have it all figured out. Questions, ideas, or uncertainty are all welcome. We'll listen and offer guidance on next steps