The Northern Wake is our version of an Irish Wake. It is an informal “Northern Style” Celebration of Life. A Northern Wake will:
satisfy the wishes of the deceased by not having a funeral service
satisfy the needs for family and friends to recognize a life well lived, in a relaxed setting
be customized to reflect the life and passions of the deceased
Our Northern Wake Package will include cremation, all legal requirements and the wake. The wake will be totally customized and can include any of the following:
food and drink: wine and cheese, pizza and beer, what ever is appropriate
speeches: words by clergy, a short eulogy, story telling
a theme that reflects the loved one’s passions: sports, music, cars, motorcycles, pets, gardening, etc.
other entertainment: live music, a hockey game on TV
memory boards with photos and mementos
video montage
special events outside the funeral home: a game of pickup hockey, a small concert or "sing along", a motorcycle or classic car procession
anything else that would pay tribute to the life being celebrated