Friday, June 05, 2009

Los Angeles Funeral Receptions - Ultimate Arrangements

Meet Tracy Nance of Ultimate Arrangements. She is someone you will want to keep on your rolodex as she helps people with a variety of reception needs.

Ultimate Arrangements is fulfilling a huge need specifically for families organizing a last minute funeral reception. This is a much needed service all over Southern California.

Imagine someone dies unexpectedly in your family and as you're planning the funeral, you want to have a reception. Maybe you want to do it in a restaurant or maybe you envision something different. Where do you begin? It can be an overwhelming experience, especially if the funeral is only a couple of days away.

Many of my families want a simple location with parking availability to hold a reception, but sometimes they want to bring in trays of food or have relatives bring dishes in a potluck gathering. The turn around for many funeral services and receptions is only a few days and families truly need help. I have seen what Tracy Nance and her organization Ultimate Arrangements can do to help a family with a funeral reception with only a few days preparation. It takes the pressure off of the family and she will fit whatever need a family has.

Thanks to Tracy for helping one of my families. She handled the reception quickly and beautifully, taking the stress off of the grieving family. It takes a special person to help grieving families. Tracy is very professional, caring, and nice, which makes a huge difference! I just had to share her work with everyone!

She helps families plan funeral receptions in the areas of Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Bernardino County.

For more information visit Ultimate Arrangements or visit a recent article with more information on American Chronicle:

Funeral Receptions with Ultimate Arrangements: Organizing a Last Minute Reception after a Loved One Dies


Our thoughts are with the many grieving families as they begin the process of planning a meaningful farewell.

All my best, Pam

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

TV Show Needs Funeral Planner

The authors behind "Grave Expectations: Planning The End Like There's No Tomorrow" are launching a TV show.

Search is underway by authors Sue Bailey and Carmen Flowers:

Looking for a very attractive, charismatic funeral planner for a new television series. If you are interested and feel you have what it takes to be on television, please send a bio and a short video of yourself to planningtheend@gmail.com. You can also post the video on YouTube and send us the link.

Good luck! All my best, Pam

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Australian Celebrant Funerals


Celebrants are making a difference worldwide.

Australian Celebrant Julie Ferguson recently conducted a funeral outdoors. To read about this uplifting service visit: A Personal Farewell: Australian Celebrant Funeral Captures Spirit in Life by Taking Service to the Great Outdoors


It's beautiful and amazing what Celebrants are doing by helping families fulfill a vision.

All my best, Pam

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Beauty for Babies Honoring Madeline Spohr, Benefitting the March of Dimes


For more information on this wonderful, meaningful event visit: Beauty for Babies

All beauty items up for bid will benefit the March of Dimes in Maddie's honor.

Enjoy bidding...you're making a difference!

All my best, Pam

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Dom DeLuise, 75

At the age of 75, actor Dom DeLuise has passed away peacefully in his sleep. I remember Dom DeLuise in so many films growing up. The other night, "The End," was running on cable. The film features Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise. They worked together seamlessly. Although a black comedy, Burt Reynolds discovers he really wants to live and that life is good. Throughout it all, Dom DeLuise makes you laugh. Lovable and memorable, Dom DeLuise is a talent that will be greatly missed.

As we remember the smiles... all my best, Pam

Friday, May 01, 2009

When a Brother or Sister Dies, Much Needed Book

"When a Brother or Sister Dies: Looking Back, Moving Forward," is a book that is long overdue for those who have experienced grief in losing a sibling. Author Claire Berman truly honors the sibling relationship in every way.

To read about this special book link to:

When a Brother or Sister Dies: Important Book by Author Claire Berman Validates Grief

As we remember all of the brothers and sisters who've we've lost, we are reminded that our stories of a shared history and our memories will carry us through.

All my best, Pam

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Funerals Have No Rehearsals

Fascinating information about funeral planning for Civil Funeral Celebrants.

Funerals Have No Rehearsals: Behind the Scenes of Funeral Planning for Civil Funeral Celebrants.

All my best, Pam