The people and places to help you step away from the ordinary
Hello Portland!
We are delighted to launch the first Great Goodbyes marketplace in Oregon. Over time we'll expand our reach, but for starters we’ve uncovered the Portland people and business who like to do things differently, and who can help make your ideas for a final farewell happen.
Your Great Goodbyes funeral is in good hands
You’ll find helpful information here about the providers in the Portland area.
Music
Flowers
Venues
Catering
Caskets & Urns
Headstones
Funeral Homes
Officiants
Funeral Equipment
Transport
Event Planners
End of Life Doulas
Sometimes you just need inspiration and the handbrake released
Maybe you need inspiration for a thematic approach to take, a song to play, or how to make people feel connected during the funeral. Maybe you have ideas but you’re not sure if you’re allowed to do them. At Great Goodbye’s we’ve collated inspiring ideas to help you plan each element of the funeral. We’ve also unpacked the myths and little-known facts that can free you to do what you want. Here are some for starters...
Freedom to do it your way
Knowing what you can and can’t do when planning your loved one’s Great Goodbye is the key to no regrets...
To embalm or not to embalm
It’s not a ‘must do’ and in fact can be one of the most costly elements of a funeral... so what are the alternatives?
What's in a flower?
Different flowers mean different things and it’s interesting to think about what different blooms represent...