Outdoor Gatherings

Some families would rather say goodbye outdoors — at the graveside, in a park, in a garden, or at a spot in the desert that meant something to the person they loved. An outdoor gathering trades the quiet of a chapel for open sky, and for many families that setting feels closer to the life being remembered.

Some families would rather say goodbye outdoors — at the graveside, in a park, in a garden, or at a spot in the desert that meant something to the person they loved. An outdoor gathering trades the quiet of a chapel for open sky, and for many families that setting feels closer to the life being remembered.

Where Outdoor Services Are Held

The most common outdoor service is the committal or graveside ceremony at the cemetery, held after a funeral or on its own. Beyond that, families choose parks, gardens, family property, and locations tied to a memory. If you have a place in mind, tell us — we will contact the property or agency that manages it and work out what is possible.

What We Coordinate

  • Transportation of your loved one, and of family if needed
  • Seating, shade, and a place for the officiant to stand
  • Sound for music, readings, and eulogies
  • Flowers, photographs, and any displays you would like set up
  • Printed programs or memorial cards
  • Timing with the cemetery, the crematory, or the venue you have chosen

Planning Around the Weather

Las Vegas summers are hot and afternoon wind is common, so timing matters. In the warmest months we generally suggest a morning or early-evening service, with shade and water available for guests. If you would like a backup plan, we can arrange an indoor alternative so no one is left standing in the heat.