About After

After is a Devon-based company organising wakes and memorials across Exeter and the surrounding area. With over 30 years' experience in event planning, After dedicates itself to professionalism, sensitivity and kindness.

After was borne from attending funerals and seeing a significant gap in the support offered when organising a wake or memorial. More often than not, bereaved family and friends were having to source appropriate venues, decorate hired spaces, make catering choices, organise the travel logistics, guess the number of guests, and all at a time when feeling overwhelmed themselves.

After's simple aim is to take that responsibility and deliver the most complete, professional wake and memorial planning service in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

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Available packages

After offers bespoke wake and memorial event planning services ranging from a straightforward event plan through to entire on-the-day co-ordination.  After will guide and support you with organising any wake, memorial or living funeral or with planning your own. Every detail is managed thoughtfully and sensitively ensuring an event that is seamless, personal, and exceptional from start to finish.

We can be involved as little or as much as needed, with three options available starting from £200.

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Bronze

Full event plan sourcing handpicked venues and providers, budgeting recommendations and guidance for managing your event schedule to ensure everything runs flawlessly.

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Silver

Full event plan with the additional benefits of liaising with suppliers, booking venues & providers, and logistical guidance as required ensuring a celebration that is unforgettable for all.

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Gold

Full event plan, liaising with suppliers & providers, logistical guidance plus expert on-the-day management from event co-ordinator to ensure your event runs beautifully and seamlessly.*

*Subject to availability.

Here when you need us

We understand that this is a difficult time. There's no rush, no pressure, just a gentle hand to help you create something wonderful.

Contact us whenever you feel ready. We're here to listen.

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“They would have loved it!”

After want to ensure all their events truly reflect the person being celebrated, knowing they would have enjoyed every minute. After is for everyone and we are aware there are many different approaches to celebrating life. Over the years of events we’ve had the privilege of working with many people in a diverse range of locations from people’s own homes to the RAMM in Exeter to a camping field in Dorset.

Whether the aim is a more traditional event or something completely different, please let us know.

Testimonials

“I just want to say thank you for the compassion and professionalism you showed whilst helping to arrange our celebratory funeral arrangements recently. My family travelled across the UK to be together in Exeter and from our very first conversation you guided me with knowledge and a "can do" attitude...”
Jessica M.
“Thank you for your care and kindness. The day was a beautiful celebration of my dad’s life which you made all the better.”
Lucia Mason
“Thank you for all your help and support for Dad’s funeral. You were amazing!”
Diana Foster
“Juliette did a fantastic job helping to create the most special event for us.  She is both thoughtful and practical and has a really intuitive grasp of what makes a great event. We were so grateful to have her 'magic touch', and we have treasured memories of the day.  ”
Callie Hayes
“Very very very very good!”
Wendy G.

Here when you need us

For further information, please phone using the number below, fill in the form or drop us an email.
Telephone

07587 648 758

Email Address

after@thewakeplanner.com

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