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We take care of planning, coordinate logistics & simplify the technology, so you can be present and receive support from family & friends. Unlike a one-way livestream, in a GatheringUs virtual event guests can share stories to honor and celebrate your loved one.
“My grief is lighter today knowing that the memorial service would have made her proud. We literally could not have pulled this off without you!”
- Tangie C.
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Thanks to the GatheringUs team for giving my family the chance to honor my father under such difficult circumstances, and both in Spanish and English. We didn't know how much we needed to be together to honor him, and GatheringUs gave us the perfect way.
They provided creative, artistic, and professional support which empowered us tell the story of his amazing and very full life. And by having the service remotely, friends and family were able to attend, where travel even in good times, would not have been possible.
GatheringUs helped us build a master to-do list and gave us suggestions for timelines and was a gentle organizer that helped with so many details for our event. We were so happy with how everything turned out and everyone said it was super special.
From creating a pitch perfect slideshow to ensuring the tech went smoothly for even the most Zoom-phobic guests, the team made sure I didn't need to worry about the logistics of our virtual memorial. They mixed music, speeches, prayers and even a special "Grandma Game Show" hosted by my young kids for an audience that spanned over a dozen states.
“You made something so painfully impossible possible”
- Melissa T.
Your dedicated event planner will guide you in creating a custom program that may include speakers, celebrants, clergy, musicians, and singers. We will offer suggestions on how to structure the flow, incorporate personal elements, cultural and family customs, traditions, and religion, and how to connect in-person gatherings with virtual guests.
You're not alone. We'll be there to begin the service, guide presenters, play slideshows, videos, music, and facilitate public share of memories and stories. The GatheringUs facilitator will provide instructions on navigating the technology and provide the phone number for the GatheringUs Tech Support Hotline for guests who need help.
We make sure all the speakers can log into the event on Zoom, check their microphone, camera, and lighting to ensure we can hear and see them. We work with you to connect audiovisual systems, determine the optimal position and settings for cameras, microphones. We can work with most hybrid events, and no additional equipment is required.
Our team brings a wide range of skills in end-of-life and event planning, so we can help you customize your event. We host bilingual events in Spanish and French, simultaneous close caption translation, and unlimited guests can join from all international locations.
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"Thank you again for your help, and your patience (!) with all the aspects of the ceremony. The feedback we have been getting has been wonderful - everyone was amazed that an online service could be so moving. I've passed the info along to 3 friends who have lost folks recently, I was super impressed with the way everything went."
- Lori P."I was consistently impressed with the kindness, consideration, attention to detail and ability to adapt to our needs that you and your entire team displayed. It was a relief to be able to organize this without worrying about the technical solutions, even for a techie like me. It was a load off my mind, and i know it wouldn't have been the same without you."
- Peter M."The service was very moving for so many of those who participated or saw the recording at a later date. It was intimate in a way that funeral services aren't. People felt so much a part of the presentations. It allowed family and friends from Europe to California to be there which is not possible in our real world limited by time and cost. I believe it will set a new standard."
- David C."It was exactly what we were hoping for a meaning tribute to our mother despite the physical barriers preventing us from being together. We appreciate your smooth coordination and quick turnaround. It enabled us to be present in the moment. We are getting so many messages from our family and friends who felt it was a wonderful service."
- Sam M."Your technical team, and its leader, and behind the scenes(tech), did a superb - no - outstanding job today which shows the results of them working closely with me and my moderator to make sure that things went perfectly and they did. She also was very patient with me and my son when we were giving her contradictory signals. She's a keeper."
- John H."While grieving the loss of my beloved wife, I was overwhelmed with the many things that needed to be done. I didn't know much about how to organize a real funeral and I had absolutely no idea about a virtual memorial. The feedback I heard is great. You and your team have done an excellent job for or virtual memorial. You're all very professional and caring."
- Keith K."It was a beautiful service and tribute to our dad. We can't thank you all enough. I had tears again watching the video again, but good tears. I thought the next day would be crippling for me given that it would be our first father's day without him, but having the mass and having it well done helped a lot. My heart felt lighter and at peace. "
- Mary R."It was so incredibly helpful and healing. Especially for the number of attendees, it was so smooth and allowed us to really focus on what the purpose of the gathering was, rather than the technical details. I want to genuinely thank you for your warm, capable, and attentive support so we could honor(our son) so fully and all together."
- Dani A."I have heard only positive feedback from everyone. You are amazing and should be proud of what you're doing. The amount of stress you help take off us is astonishing and you do it in a patient, kind friendly way."
- Alisa H.“I have had multiple people reach out and express that this was the most affecting and 'connected' experience they had with any memorial.”
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Read more“GatheringUs provided the scaffold to create a poignant event to honor our much-loved aunt. Our planner held my hand while the event crystalized. She was superb. During this pandemic, when everyone has been forced apart, GatheringUs provided an intimate way to bring us together. I am very thankful.”
– Kate H.