Living Funerals | Last Hurrahs | Passage Parties | Celebrations of Life | Milestone Birthdays
Serving Edinburgh & surrounding communities
Welcome!
Second Valley Events is a full service event planning company focused on end of life events, memorials and celebrations. We work with individuals nearing the end of their lives, and family members who have recently lost loved ones, to design and plan personalized, memorable gatherings. We know that even in death and toward the end of life, when we are lucky in loved ones, there is much to celebrate.
You have entered a safe space where questions, worries, ideas and hopes about end of life events are warmly embraced.
What do we offer?
We design events that go by many names - living funerals, living wakes, death parties, passage parties - gatherings for those who want to celebrate with their loved ones now, when death may be on the near horizon. We are also specialists in celebrations of life; memorials that allow for the mingling of grief and joy, sadness and humor, in honoring and remembering those who have died. We help plan and coordinate a beautiful and personalized gathering; solemn to celebratory, tranquil to sensational, we are here to work with you to craft the memorable event that fits you best.
Event planners abound. Why choose us?
We specialize in celebrations and ceremonies specific to the end of life. We do not shy from conversations that others may find difficult or unfamiliar. We are here to talk through aspects of life, illness, prognosis and unknowns that may affect the planning of your event - always with an eye toward accessibility, pragmatism, and a focus on what is meaningful and personal. We are here to make decision-making and planning easy amidst the overwhelm.
What if I am not nearing death?
We design other parties, too! From birthdays to reunions to anniversary parties and more, we can help create just the event you envision. Our services range from invitation design, guest list management, venue and vendor selection and more, a la carte or start to finish. Just reach out; exploratory conversations are always free. Contact details are below.
Have a question about parties near the end of life? Not sure if that's what you are looking for? Feel free to reach us by telephone or email at no cost - we are here to answer questions and brainstorm ideas with you.