SendOff Blog 4.4.23 by Amy Crnecki, A Story Seller We all have a limited amount of time on this earth. As we go about our daily activities, careers, and raising families, each day slowly ticks by. Some people keep a very keen eye on the time they have left and some don’t ponder it at … Read more
Julie Gilmer, SendOff Events Curator “You are my rock,” or “Solid as a rock,” or even “Rock star.” These are some random phrases that came to mind when I first heard that cremated ashes can be turned into smooth stones. I took a moment and visualized what it would be like if my ashes were … Read more
Flash-mob dance at Bristol funeral ‘breaks tradition’ click image to view Sandie knows how to have an unforgettable sendoff! Imagine sitting in the pews of a church and then all of a sudden the beat of Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” fills the air, dancers head front-and-center and tears turn into laughter! A woman … Read more
Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT Grief Therapist Happy New Year! But is it? As we close out 2022 and look ahead to the new year of 2023, you may be met with hopefulness on what the new year can bring and ambition to make it the best year yet. Or you may be met with sadness … Read more
Julie Gilmer, SendOff Events Curator SendOff family members joined millions of volunteers across our nation and abroad to pay tribute to Veterans by placing wreaths on the headstones of those that are no longer with us. Here in Minnesota, we volunteered at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. The temperatures were brisk with snow flurries … Read more
As a funeral provider for the last two decades, we see firsthand the devastating sadness and sorrow experienced from the loss of a life. We are committed to providing uplifting and consoling ways to celebrate that life well lived through curated sendoffs that are truly personal and inspiring. But then, we choose to take it … Read more
A Note from Founder Kelly Roberts Seventeen years ago, my brothers and I embarked on what I can only call a journey of the unknown. We’re third-generation florists, but at the time we knew very little about funerals beyond that they involved flowers of course. Despite that fact we decided to take a leap of … Read more
Don’t just plan a funeral, plan a SendOff. Are you planning a memorial service for a loved one or pre-planning for yourself in the Twin Cities metro area? If you’re looking for a more customized event that doesn’t feel quite like a funeral but more like a true celebration, you’re not alone. The fact is, … Read more
Honoring the Avid Golfer Mood. A sporting spirit. An early morning tee time or an active afternoon round, followed by craft beer, cocktails and a hardy spread. Location. If your golfer was devout, you might honor them with a religious service at their place of worship, followed by a golf-inspired brunch or cocktail reception at … Read more
