Gather in
remembrance
Jeffrey
29 May 2027
5:00 pm
Evergreen Brick Works
Toronto, Canada
Celebration of life invitations, handled gently
A quiet, considered invitation for each guest, sent by private link, with every reply gathered in one place so the family can plan the day.
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Choose your celebration of life design
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Made for celebrations of life
Everything a celebration of life needs, from the first invitation to the final head count.
A private invitation, handled with care
Each guest receives their own private link. HeyVite delivers it by email, or you share it yourself by text or WhatsApp. There is no public event page and no shared guest list, so nothing about the gathering, or who is coming, is visible to anyone but you.
Replies that help you plan the reception
Guests reply through their link with no account needed, and the head count, dietary notes and plus-ones settle onto one quiet dashboard, so the caterer, the room and the seating can be arranged with certainty. If the reply-by date passes, one click sends a gentle reminder, only to those who have not answered, and only when you choose.
Space for memories and stories
Add your own questions to the reply: a memory of them you would like shared, a story you would be willing to read aloud, a song they loved. Each answer arrives beside the guest's name, ready for the program, the speakers and the playlist.
A shared album of their life
After the gathering, guests add photographs: of the day, and of the years before it. You curate what stays, and family who could not travel can sit with the album from wherever they are.
Tools for your celebration of life
Frequently asked questions
Answers about celebration of life invitations and online RSVP on HeyVite.
What is the difference between a celebration of life, a funeral and a memorial service?
A funeral is the formal service held soon after a death, usually with the burial or cremation. A memorial service is similar in structure but held without the casket present, often a little later. A celebration of life is the least formal of the three: it usually takes place weeks or months afterwards, and centers on the person's life (stories, music, photographs and a shared meal) rather than on the rites of mourning.
When should celebration of life invitations be sent?
Three to four weeks before the gathering. Because a celebration of life is often held one to three months after the death, there is usually time to choose a date that lets faraway family travel. Ask for replies about two weeks before the day, so the reception can be planned without pressing anyone.
How do guests reply?
Each guest opens their own private link and replies there: no account, no app, no password. Their answer and any message for the family arrive on your dashboard quietly. If someone has not replied as the date nears, you can send a gentle reminder; nothing is sent unless you choose to send it.
Can guests share memories or photographs?
Yes. A custom RSVP question can invite guests to share a memory or story, and those answers gather beside each reply. A shared photo album starts with Plus, or you can add photo capacity with the Album Photos add-on; guests contribute photographs and you curate what appears.
Can family members share the arranging?
Yes. Essential includes one co-host, or you can add one with the Co-Host add-on. A sibling or close friend can help manage the guest list and replies; a sign-up list can coordinate food for the reception. Sending invitations stays with the host.
Is HeyVite free to use for a celebration of life?
Start free with up to 40 guests. Every invitation design, the Card Studio and RSVP tracking are included, with no ads or credit card required. Per-event plans are one-time purchases for a single event. Paid plans add guest capacity and planning tools, with different features and limits at each tier. Yearly passes cover unlimited events while your subscription is active. They renew annually; the guest limit and features of your pass apply to each event.
Plan your celebration of life down to the wording
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