{"id":12255,"date":"2022-06-19T20:48:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T01:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=12255"},"modified":"2022-06-19T21:39:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T02:39:11","slug":"celebration-of-life-invitation-wording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/celebration-of-life-invitation-wording","title":{"rendered":"Celebration of Life Invitation Wording for a Heartfelt Message\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Celebration<\/p>\n

Losing a <\/span>loved one<\/span> is always difficult. But during this difficult time, you have a choice \u2014 you can focus on how unfortunate it was to lose your friend or <\/span>family member<\/span>, or you can focus on how fortunate it was to have them with you in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hosting a celebration of life instead of a <\/span>traditional funeral service<\/span> allows you to remember your <\/span>loved one<\/span> in death just as they were in life \u2014 full of energy, joy, courage, understanding, and a million other complex emotions that can\u2019t be captured with sadness alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you can\u2019t listen to one more <\/span>condolence<\/span> \u2014 no matter how well-intentioned the person giving it may be \u2014 a <\/span>celebration of life event<\/span> is a way to flip the script. Inviting friends and family to this type of service allows you to tell everyone in your invitation wording that instead of shedding tears, the person you\u2019ve lost would want to share smiles. It allows you to ask that your nearest and dearest send <\/span>memorial cards<\/span> full of their <\/span>fondest memories<\/span> instead of <\/span>sympathy cards<\/span> full of regrets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The right invitation wording will prepare friends and family for a different kind of <\/span>memorial service<\/span>. Get ready to ask your invitees to celebrate life, even in the face of loss, with these <\/span>celebration of life invitation wording ideas<\/span>.<\/span>
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What to Include in Your <\/b>Celebration of Life Invitation Wording<\/b><\/h2>\n
\"Celebration

Design: Bonjour Berry<\/p><\/div>\n

At such a momentous time, we can put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get everything right or to say something profound. But when it comes to invitation wording, all you need are the essential details \u2014 the who, what, when, and where. We\u2019ll provide inspiration if you want to get more creative, but as long as you include this info on your<\/span> celebration of life invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, you\u2019re doing great.<\/span><\/p>\n

Request for Attendance<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is the part where you actually say \u201cYou\u2019re invited.\u201d You don\u2019t have to use those exact words, but you should include wording that makes it clear that this is an invitation, and not just an announcement.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Type of Service<\/b><\/h3>\n

The type of service is a celebration of life, and simply including these words in place of funeral is enough to set the tone for your event. But a <\/span>celebration of life service<\/span> can take many forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some families host a traditional viewing and <\/span>eulogy<\/span>, but want the service to have a more celebratory tone. Other families have more unconventional<\/span> celebration of life ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, like hosting a party at the deceased\u2019s favorite bar or heading to the bowling alley to play their favorite game.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to include more specifics, this is a good place to do that. But don\u2019t feel the need to over-explain your unconventional ceremony \u2014 after all, the location will also set the tone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Name of the Deceased<\/b><\/h3>\n

Put this front and center on your <\/span>invitation card<\/span> so everyone knows that remembering your <\/span>loved one<\/span> will be the order of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deceased\u2019s <\/b>Date of Birth<\/b> and <\/b>Date of Death<\/b><\/h3>\n

While you can leave these dates off, it\u2019s a traditional touch to include them on a <\/span>memorial service invitation<\/span>. When you add the dates, it serves as a reminder of the many <\/span>happy times<\/span> there are to look back on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Date and Time of the Service<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let guests know when to join you by clearly stating the date and time. You can do this using numerals for a more modern invitation, or you can write out the date in words for a more formal invite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location of the Service<\/b><\/h3>\n

Give the full address of the location where you\u2019ll host your <\/span>celebration of life party<\/span>. Whether it\u2019s a funeral home or a favorite place of the deceased, the location alone can tell guests a lot about the type of service they\u2019re attending.<\/span><\/p>\n

RSVP<\/b> Instructions<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>last thing<\/span> to include on your invitations is instructions on where and when to <\/span>RSVP<\/span>. When you use a<\/span>\u00a0digital invitation<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll be able track <\/span>RSVPs<\/span> automatically online, so you won\u2019t have to answer multiple <\/span>condolence<\/span> texts each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creative <\/b>Celebration of Life Invitation Wording Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Design: Shari Margolin Design<\/a> (photo courtesy of Alexandra Celia<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want to go beyond the basics, you can add a personal touch to your <\/span>celebration of life invitation wording<\/span> by including one of these additional elements.<\/span><\/p>\n