The Best Memorial Events in the Twin Cities
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, more and more people are asking for something other than a traditional, somber funeral.
Our funeral traditions have served an important purpose, and leaning into those traditions during immense grief can provide security and hope as we mourn with our community and move forward after loss. However, joy, laughter, and gratitude can be experienced amidst great sorrow, and honoring our deceased loved ones can happen in a more uplifting, more authentic, and highly personalized way. If you close your eyes and imagine your own farewell, or a memorial for someone you love dearly, what do you see? Hear? What do you feel?
Some might imagine a celebration of life on Lake Minnetonka, sipping chilled drinks in personalized koozies while an acoustic band jams. Others may imagine a night of neon bowling and craft beer. Maybe a “Tribute Roast” at a trendy comedy club or a Gatsby-themed extravaganza are themes that speak to you. Others may picture something simple and intimate in their own backyard, with food that honors their family’s traditions and a soundtrack of their favorite music playing softly in the background. That’s where SendOff comes in. We believe each person is one-of-a-kind and the memorial event honoring the unique life they lived should be, too.
In the past, residents from White Bear Lake to Lowertown St. Paul to Lake Minnetonka didn’t have many options outside of calling their closest funeral home. But after the launch of SendOff – Funerals Reimagined, people living in the Twin Cities metro area can turn to a new funeral provider that’s dedicated to truly celebrating a life well lived. With SendOff, families can plan a more personal, modern tribute in a venue of their choosing — a restaurant, brewery, winery, event center, and even tied-up boat parties — to pay tribute to someone special.
SendOff launched in 2022 to offer funeral and event services that give people more choice and more support compared to what other funeral homes provide. Our staff brings years of experience in both event planning and funeral protocol, along with a healthy dose of wit and style to make funeral ceremonies and memorial services unexpectedly uplifting and yes, even inspiring.
Whether you’re planning a celebration of life in Downtown Stillwater, or looking to pre-arrange your own amazing memorial in Northeast Minneapolis, you’ve got more options with SendOff. Together, we’ll create an event that honors you or your special person in a more meaningful, more memorable, and more authentic way.