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Online Services serve the need for families to mourn loved ones. It is as important as ever to gather, connect, and allow us to creatively present the beautiful life of your loved one.
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Creating a Unique Celebration of Life

Custom, Modern Memorial Event Planning

“The event was as perfect as we could have hoped for [...] making an emotional and overwhelming time so much easier for us.” -G.N. at The Granite Club

Calm, experienced guidance and planning for meaningful gatherings including full coordination.

Refined, understated design.
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Independent, local, & woman-owned.
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We serve bereaved families planning celebrations of life who value thoughtful design, attentive planning, and exceptional care.

    Celebrations of Life     Memorial Services     Funeral Receptions
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When Planning Becomes More Than Expected

When planning a celebration of life, many don't anticipate how much time, coordination, and decision-making is involved in creating a meaningful gathering. When grief is layered with work, family life, and uncertainty about what should be included, choices can quickly feel overwhelming. For some, this is a sign that the scope of planning deserves experienced support. Families remain closely involved in shaping decisions and personalized details, while receiving guidance and knowing the rest is handled with thoughtful, professional care.
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Beautiful ceremony room as woman gives heartwarming speech.
Support that Begins Right Away

When families engage us for celebration of life, reception, and memorial planning services, support begins immediately. We start with a focused planning meeting to understand what matters most, then move into coordinating the essential elements, from venue communication and invitations to establishing a clear plan and timeline. For those wondering how to plan a meaningful and manageable tribute, we offer thoughtful direction, shape a cohesive vision, and work with our trusted partners to bring it together.
A Considered Approach

Our work is guided by restraint, intention, and care. We focus on making thoughtful choices that feel appropriate to the person being honoured, rather than following a prescribed style or set of expectations. Design decisions are approached with purpose, informed by the life being remembered, personal preferences, venue atmosphere and the season. We are deeply attuned to the tone, flow, and subtle details unique to celebration of life and memorial events. Every element is considered so the experience feels meaningful, genuine and well balanced.
Sign informing guests a portion of the event proceeds will be given to CamH.
Compassionate Planning Services

Seamless and
stress-free planning

As a unique team of creative professionals & licensed funeral directors, we ease the burden and stress of planning. We are modern, mobile and forward-thinking.
Memorial Event Planner & Founder

Diana Robinson

I began my career as a licensed funeral director in 2001 and founded Celebrations of Life Toronto in 2019 to offer bereaved families exceptional celebration of life and memorial planning support. What distinguishes my work is not only experience, but discernment, shaped through years of serving grieving families and successfully bringing vision to life within fine venues alongside trusted, respected partners. This perspective allows me to serve both the emotional and logistical aspects of planning with compassion, discretion, and a level of detail that reflects a five-star standard of care.
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From intimate gatherings to grand tributes.

  • A Story Of A Life Well Lived
    We create a warm environment with bespoke selections of all the memorable favourites of your loved one and hand selected decor to evoke their memory. We are unrestricted by brick and mortar, offering memorials in all venue spaces, even your home. Bring people together for healing and connection.
  • A New Tradition
    Having a flexible timeline to plan your gathering allows us to create inviting experiences honouring your loved one. Celebrations of Life focus on the positive and joyous aspects of a person's life in a custom atmosphere.  They are an expression of the beautiful ways in which your loved one touched the lives of others.
  • Your Values Matter
    Every element of your memorial will be unique owed to the highest standards we set for ourselves and our sustainable and local partners. To make the planning as stress-free and seamless as possible we come to you and offer paperless contracts and transactions.
Speak With A Planner

“... Diana Robinson has many years of experience organizing and facilitating outstanding, creative, and inspirational celebrations for people…A meaningful memorial can be the first step in a healing process…”

Dr. Bill Webster - Executive Director, Centre for the Grief Journey
www.griefjourney.com

“ … I am so overwhelmingly thankful that I found Diana to help create something much greater for my mother than I ever could have alone. I recommend Celebrations of Life Toronto’s services wholeheartedly…”

Melissa G.

“ … We hosted a large and complex event that we wanted to feel intimate and personal and Celebrations of Life had just what we needed at every step. We appreciated the organized and transparent approach, communicating and sharing the level of detail that met our needs along the way …”

The Dakin Family at The Drake Hotel

“... Diana's professionalism, efficiency, compassion, accessibility, and attention to detail created for us an event that many of our guests (close to 200) said was the most beautiful and meaningful Celebration of Life they had ever attended…”

Jane Lotimer at The Aurora Armoury

“... Diana absorbed every detail I told her and all my thoughts and then she read between the lines. She broke down the daunting prospect of planning a celebration of life into a finite series of decisions, and demonstrated various options in each case. In all communications, she was sensitive, perceptive, clear and thorough…”

Susan Smith at The Montgomery Inn

“Diana of Celebrations of Life Toronto was impeccable in her attention to detail, from music, food, décor, and timing of the event. Being able to trust her with the details was a relief. The celebration of life can be described as ‘elegant, moving, and personal’...”

The Burch Family at Malaparte

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