I truly cannot say enough about Christina, Lisa, and the team at New Narrative Events.

When tragedy strikes, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the logistics of planning a celebration of life. But honoring a loved one properly requires care, detail, and deep emotional intelligence—and that’s exactly what New Narrative brings to the table.

From our very first Zoom call to the final moments of the event (and even beyond—they're still handling things over a week later), they handled everything with grace, compassion, and—when needed—laser-sharp execution. Whether it was securing the perfect venue, negotiating with vendors, or managing the many moving parts, they did it all seamlessly.

Christina and Lisa’s empathy isn’t just professional—it’s personal. Every family member felt it. Their calm, caring energy set the tone for the entire experience. The way they handled tech, media, and all uploads was flawless and stress-free. They are true specialists in life celebrations, and it shows in everything they do.

This isn’t an event company that also does memorials—they only do this, and their depth of expertise is unmatched.

I simply described who my sister was—her spirit, her style, what she loved—and somehow, through intuition, thoughtful design, and subtle details, they brought her essence into the space.

It felt like [my sister] was physically there. The music, the decor, the flow—it was all perfect, and deeply personal.

To add to that: this event was in Vancouver, British Columbia, and I planned it entirely from Gainesville, Florida. From our first meeting on a Sunday to the event just two Sundays later—everything came together flawlessly across borders and time zones. When I arrived on the day of the event, everything was already handled. I didn’t lift a finger—literally, the only thing I asked was to turn up the music after the speeches. That was it.

If you're facing the painful task of planning a farewell—whether sudden or expected—I wholeheartedly and loudly recommend Christina, Lisa, and New Narrative Events. They will take the weight off your shoulders, honor your loved one with beauty and dignity, and allow you to simply be present with your grief and your people. They gave me and my family that gift, and I will never forget it.

David Dasilma

My family was looking for some help to plan a celebration of life for our loved one. We had inquired whether there was an event planner with experience in celebrations of life/memorial services; however, nobody we had spoken to knew of such services.

We were hesitant at first to let someone new into our lives during this period, but decided to meet the principal for a one hour consult. We were impressed with Christina's professionalism and organization. We had 10 days to put the event together.

During this time, there was always an open line of communication to check in and bounce ideas off of each other. She was able to connect us with vendors (printers, balloons florists) and coordinated the communication and logistics.

Christina did a phenomenal job to ensure that tight deadlines were met, which really helped the event planning go incredibly smoothly.

The event could not have gone any better, everything from the planning phases, set-up, the event itself, and takedown went very smoothly. We could not have done it in the short time that we had without the help of New Narrative. It was a pleasure working with Christina.

Yuda Shih