Living Funerals | Celebrations of Life | Passage Parties | Milestone Birthdays
Serving Edinburgh & surrounding communities
Second Valley Events plans living funerals, celebrations of life,
and end of life gatherings across Edinburgh & the Lothians — thoughtfully, personally, and at your pace.
We specialise exclusively in end of life events — living funerals, celebrations of life, passage parties, and living wakes. We are one of very few event planners in Scotland focused entirely on this work, and we bring both practical expertise and genuine compassion to every gathering we help create.
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 also specialise in celebrations of life; events 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 personalised 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 specialise 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 gatherings, 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 events 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.