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Ideas, advice, and inspiration for planning a celebration of life

  • Laptop screen displaying a zoom video call with multiple participants, surrounded by a cozy workspace with a lit candle in the foreground.

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  • A woman is setting up the stage for an event or presentation in a large auditorium with empty chairs and a screen displaying a logo with initials 'NN'.

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  • Framed memorial sign with a photo of a man in a hat and plaid shirt, and text that reads 'In Loving Memory Keith Bennett' on a table with stacks of green and pink prayer cards.

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  • Person writing on a paper with a pen, seated at a table with a green tablecloth, a vase of white flowers, and a candle holder.

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  • Empty room set up for a presentation or meeting, with a large white projection screen, a small round table, a computer on a stand, and plaques or awards on the wall.

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  • A smartphone mounted on a tripod, recording a woman in front of a bright window in a spacious room, possibly during a presentation or interview.

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  • A woman is taking a photo of an outdoor wedding ceremony with her phone mounted on a tripod, set in a scenic mountainous area with guests seated and standing near the altar.

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  • A virtual gathering of multiple individuals in a video conference call, each person appears in their own separate frame, some holding candles or drinks, with various backgrounds including homes, gardens, and decorated rooms.

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