Event Consultation Calls

For individuals or groups who just need some help getting started.

Custom-tailored, one-on-one event planning calls

Meet with our team for an event planning call, no matter where you are in the world. We will save you hours of research, reading, and watching dated youtube videos with this conversation that is unique to your needs and desires.

We will get to know your wishes and help with practical guidance, customized to your event, situation, and budget.

How to creatively honour your person | Involving a worldwide community |
Managing a guest list and invitation options | Curating your ceremony structure
Ideas for photo slideshows and video tributes | How to plan a virtual event |
Tasks to delegate to family and friends | Creating a schedule that anyone can follow
What you might be missing in your plans

…and more

We can guide you on…

You’re in the right place

I started New Narrative because I needed help with planning an event that was completely new to me: my uncle’s celebration of life.

Since 2017, I have dedicated my career to helping families all over the world take an emotionally daunting task and create a timeless tribute for the important people in their lives.

This consultation gives you direct access to years of experience, hundreds of creative ideas, and templates to guide you through what can be a very daunting process.

Let us lighten the load for you and your family.

  • The one thing I wanted to make sure we were able to put together for our father's celebration of life was a great slideshow tribute and you and your team did exactly that. We are greatly appreciative for all your help and consultation over the past month.

    B Johnson

  • The event story flow, and the interactivity with the candles and the word cloud linking through the event were again frequently held up as a great design piece that helped the isolated at home individuals and family feel like they were significantly part of a larger collective event, even though they could not be present in person.

    Adrian Cook

  • But during the event she seemed to have this uncanny knack of making herself invisible. She was there, making sure everything ran perfectly… but she made sure to step back and really let the event be about our friend and his family and loved ones. It was stealthy. It was perfect.

    Aimee Ayotte

  • It ended up being a wonderful day that I will remember forever. I laughed and cried and remembered all the wonderful times we had with Jacob, and for that I'll be grateful to you for the rest of my life!

    A. Robson Nuss

  • I recommend New Narrative without reservation. Their understanding and professionalism made the entire process a meaningful and comforting memorial journey.

    L Braun

  • It has been an incredible experience, and that it came through so well was because of your guidance and skill in working with families who have to navigate not only the many details and actions required in the planning, but also the process of losing their beloved.

    L.V.

  • I valued most her ability to not only take care of what needed to be done, but to work collaboratively with our whole family so that the event perfectly reflected our vision. Everybody who attended commented on how the event felt flawless, effortless. The energy in the room was wonderful.

    A Kenyon

  • Collaborating with New Narrative to support a family in their most vulnerable days means having an expert at your side. Christina and her team will ensure that all of the tech and finer details are taken care of, so that you have the space and energy to focus entirely on the community's needs in the moment.

    Emily Bootle, funeral director

Experience the benefits of booking a consultation with New Narrative

Professional expertise
Receive expert advice from Christina Andreola, event professional with over six years’ experience in planning funeral services, memorial events, and celebrations of life. With over 500 events planned both virtually and in-person, she can act as a trusted outside opinion, catching any blind spots you may miss in the planning process.


Save hours of research
A conversation with a professional event planner saves you tens of hours of research and reading about options. In this event planning call, we promise our advice, suggestions, and recommendations will be based on your situation - not what’s “always been done.”

Creative and innovative ideas - on a budget!
With over 350 events planned, we’ve seen some pretty creative ideas on all kinds of budgets. We’ll work with your vision to pitch memorable and unique ideas and options for your group to consider.

Immediate peace of mind
As soon as you log in to our virtual meeting, we guarantee you’ll feel a wave of relief knowing that skilled professional is here to hear your ideas, questions, worries, and point you on the right path.

What you can expect during the session

Your vision. Our expertise. A collaborative experience.

  • We understand that every group is different! Our suggestions and guidance will be specially tailored to your unique situation, venue, and circumstances.

  • With over 450+ events completed, you can trust us to share ideas and options that we have seen before - plus a few suggestions on what not to do.

  • We invite anyone and everyone in your planning group to attend.

    All voices, suggestions, questions, and ideas are welcomed in the conversation. This is perfect for families with more than one decision maker.

  • After the conversation, we will share our comprehensive notes and the event recording with you and your entire planning group .

    During the conversation, sit back and let us take care of writing and recording.

  • We promise you’ll leave with your own custom task list and an understanding of what to expect in the coming days and weeks.