SendOff Blog 4.4.23 by Amy Crnecki, A Story Seller We all have a limited amount of time on this earth. As we go about our daily activities, careers, and raising families, each day slowly ticks by. Some people keep a very keen eye on the time they have left and some don’t ponder it at … Read more
Julie Gilmer, SendOff Events Curator “You are my rock,” or “Solid as a rock,” or even “Rock star.” These are some random phrases that came to mind when I first heard that cremated ashes can be turned into smooth stones. I took a moment and visualized what it would be like if my ashes were … Read more
Flash-mob dance at Bristol funeral ‘breaks tradition’ click image to view Sandie knows how to have an unforgettable sendoff! Imagine sitting in the pews of a church and then all of a sudden the beat of Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” fills the air, dancers head front-and-center and tears turn into laughter! A woman … Read more
Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT Grief Therapist Happy New Year! But is it? As we close out 2022 and look ahead to the new year of 2023, you may be met with hopefulness on what the new year can bring and ambition to make it the best year yet. Or you may be met with sadness … Read more
Julie Gilmer, SendOff Events Curator SendOff family members joined millions of volunteers across our nation and abroad to pay tribute to Veterans by placing wreaths on the headstones of those that are no longer with us. Here in Minnesota, we volunteered at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. The temperatures were brisk with snow flurries … Read more
As a funeral provider for the last two decades, we see firsthand the devastating sadness and sorrow experienced from the loss of a life. We are committed to providing uplifting and consoling ways to celebrate that life well lived through curated sendoffs that are truly personal and inspiring. But then, we choose to take it … Read more
A Note from Founder Kelly Roberts Seventeen years ago, my brothers and I embarked on what I can only call a journey of the unknown. We’re third-generation florists, but at the time we knew very little about funerals beyond that they involved flowers of course. Despite that fact we decided to take a leap of … Read more
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, … Read more
Honoring the Avid Golfer Mood. A sporting spirit. An early morning tee time or an active afternoon round, followed by craft beer, cocktails and a hardy spread. Location. If your golfer was devout, you might honor them with a religious service at their place of worship, followed by a golf-inspired brunch or cocktail reception at … Read more
Wonderful experience with sendoff. Julie and others worked hard to meet our needs. Our guests really enjoyed the uniqueness of the celebration. So not only met our needs but came in under our budget as well. Would definitely recommend this unique service!
Julie and Coby were fantastic to have in our space. They are compassionate, organized and wonderful communicators. They made the day smooth by going above and beyond for their clients, as well as for our venue!
The Sendoff team are great to work with. I truly love what their company is doing and think highly of them. The service they provide is simply what so many people really want. Julie is very kind and thoughtful to work with and made everything go so smoothly. Five stars!
Julie was amazing to work with on our clients Celebration of Life for their loved one. She understands the event planning arena, what it takes to plan, but also has a heartfelt passion and kindness in helping families plan while grieving...which is truly most important.
I met with Colby and the experience was amazing. I am recommending SendOff to all of my friends and family to plan their funeral services, especially if a stodgy church funeral service isn't right for you or your loved one. Colby and his team listen carefully and take all of your wishes into account when planning your SendOff!
In a word, wow! From the first contact, the crew at SendOff was amazing. With genuine condolences and curiosity about dad to handling the fine details at the service itself, they were with us. The celebration was exactly what dad deserved, a party in his honor. Thank you, SendOff!
Colby and his team were excellent in all the planning and the execution of my sisters SendOff! Planning a funeral is overwhelming especially in the midst of grief, but Colby and his team took care of every detail (big and small) and made sure everything went smoothly. Her service was unique and personal and so many guests commented on how beautiful her service was. We even did a beautiful butterfly release that guests loved. They truly are funerals reimagined and we couldn’t have been happier. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to plan a funeral, do not overlook them. What a gem of a company.
We recently worked with SendOff for my sister Jodi's celebration of life at a beautiful park in Maple Grove, and I cannot say enough good things about the experience. Colby, our main coordinator, and Kelly, who helped at the service, were incredibly professional, compassionate, and attentive to every detail. The flowers they designed were stunning. They took the weight off our shoulders by handling all the vendor arrangements, coordinating payments, and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
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Julie is a fantastic partner for what is a very trying time for our clients. She helps usher people through the process with grace.