Hold a celebration worthy of their life

Providing online celebration of life services nationwide and in-person services for the greater Chicagoland area.

Does the thought of setting foot in a funeral home make you cringe?

Looking for a way to honor your loved one outside of a somber funeral home?

Overwhelmed or struggling with where to start?

Funerals Re-imagined

Lighten will design a deeply personalized celebration of life that reflects your loved one’s unique identity & honors their life story. You no longer need to feel like your only option for end-of-life services is a stuffy, somber funeral home.

We know the planning process can be overwhelming, so let us do the work for you.
We are here to help.

In-Person Memorial Services

Virtual Memorial Services

Cremation Services

How it Works

Lighten is redefining the funeral planning industry to create totally unique celebration of life events.

Meet with your dedicated planner over video conference.

Collaborate with your planner on unique ways to honor your loved one. Use the Lighten Planning Center to gather and finalize event details.

Lighten builds a Memorial Webpage for you to use as the invitation before the gathering and as a guestbook afterwards.

Attend the celebration of life event, led by your Lighten officiant.

How we've helped

Everyone I have spoken to since the Memorial have said how wonderful it was, so I am not alone in my appreciation for your special work. Thank you so much – the event was truly a blessing.

Mary O. of CA

My Uncle was so very special and would have loved that I found Lighten Arrangements to help me record and share his legacy with all who loved him. Thank you, Ellie, Alexandra and everyone behind the scenes!

Jill R. of DE

I had a vision and you guys nailed it!! Everyone is raving about how well done the service was. Thank you so much for the outstanding work your team has done.

Tammy C. of IL

I heard from my guests afterwards, and many of them marveled that holding something like this is possible virtually.

Thelma P. of TX

Planning and running a service for a loved one is never easy, no matter the circumstance, thankfully Lighten significantly eased our burden.

Kyle C. of AZ

Very warm and professional at a very emotional time!

Carol Spiegel

Hold a celebration worthy of their life

Funerals Re-imagined

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