Celebration of life invitation text messages.
Let everyone know the celebration of life details by text. Copy a gentle invitation template, add the time and place, and reach every guest in one tap.
10 free texts to try it · No app for guests · No credit card
Celebration of life invitations that actually get opened.
A texted celebration of life invitation lands in the same place guests read messages from friends, instead of a mailbox or a promotions folder. Start from an invitation template below, personalize the details, and send to your whole guest list at once, with RSVPs from your link collected in one place.
Gather stories and photos
Guests reply with a favorite memory or picture, and it lands in your inbox for the slideshow or open mic.
Plan the food together
The RSVP form asks who's coming and what dish they'll bring, so the table fills without twelve casseroles.
Share the hosting
Siblings and close friends share the inbox, so one person isn't answering every question.
Celebration of life invitation text templates
Copy, tweak the details, and send to your whole guest list in one tap.
Hi Aunt Bev, it's Kate. We're holding a celebration of Mom's life Sat June 6, 2pm at Riverside Park. It would mean a lot to have you there: textmyevent.com/s/annie
Annie touched so many lives. Come share stories, music and her famous lemon bars, Sat June 6, 2pm, Riverside Park pavilion. textmyevent.com/s/annie
Please join us in Dave's backyard to remember him, Sun July 12 from 3 to 6pm, 28 Linden Ave. Bring a lawn chair and a story. textmyevent.com/s/dave
Tom spent every Friday at Luigi's for 30 years. We're gathering there in his honor, Fri Aug 7, 6pm. First round of his usual is on us: textmyevent.com/s/tom
Remembering Grandma Rose, Sat Sep 12, 1pm at the Grange Hall. She fed us all, so bring a dish to share, ideally one of hers. Tap to sign up: textmyevent.com/s/rose
Mike loved anything blue. Please wear blue to remember him with us, Sat Oct 3, 4pm at Harbor Point. Casual dress, kids welcome: textmyevent.com/s/mike
It's been a month since we lost Annie, and we're ready to gather. Join us Sat June 6, 2pm, Riverside Park. Stories and photos welcome: textmyevent.com/s/annie
Celebrating Annie's life together. Sat June 6, 2pm, Riverside Park. Wear yellow 💛 textmyevent.com/s/annie
What to put in a celebration of life invitation text
Guests decide from one text. Cover these and the questions stop before they start.
Who you're remembering
Use the name everyone called them, 'Annie,' not 'Anne Marie Kowalski,' to set a warm, personal tone.
A place that was theirs
The park, backyard, restaurant or beach they loved, with the address and where to park.
Dress and a color
Say it's casual, and if guests are asked to wear their favorite color, name it.
What to bring
A story or photo to share, a dish for the table, a lawn chair. Keep it to two or three things.
What the afternoon holds
An open mic, a slideshow, their favorite music. A line about it helps guests know what to expect.
RSVP with a dish
Ask for a headcount and what each guest plans to bring, so there's enough food and chairs.
When to text your celebration of life guests
Where these texts fit in your schedule. Write them up front and schedule them.
- 1
4–6 weeks before
Share the date and place so friends who live far away can plan to come.
Save the date templates → - 2
3–4 weeks before
Send the full invite with the color to wear, what to bring and the RSVP link.
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2–3 weeks before
Ask everyone for a favorite photo or story for the slideshow and the open mic.
Group text templates → - 4
10 days before
Follow up with anyone who hasn't answered, and check the dish list for gaps.
RSVP templates → - 5
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Day of
Tell guests when the slideshow and open mic start, and share any move indoors.
Group text templates → - 7
Week after
Thank everyone and share the photos and stories that were collected.
Group text templates →
What texting your celebration of life costs
For about 80 guests. One payment per event, no subscription. Guest replies don’t use up your texts.
Just the invite
80 guests × 1 text = 80 texts
$57Starter, once
80 of 500 texts
Invite + a reminder
80 guests × 2 texts = 160 texts
$57Starter, once
160 of 500 texts
The full schedule
80 guests × 7 texts = 560 texts
$87Plus, once
560 of 1,200 texts
Start with Starter and upgrade later for just the difference ($30 more for Plus). Try it first with 10 free texts to your own phone. Compare all plans
Set up your celebration of life in minutes.
Collect everyone from their life
Combine family numbers with their book club, neighbors and old coworkers. Ask a friend from each circle to send theirs.
Save the date, then invite
Text the date a few weeks out, then the invite with the RSVP link, and schedule the reminders for the week of.
Gather memories in the inbox
Stories and photos come back to a shared inbox, so a sibling can collect them for the slideshow while you plan.
Celebration of life texting questions
What should a celebration of life invitation text include?
Cover who you're remembering; A place that was theirs; dress and a color; what to bring; what the afternoon holds; and RSVP with a dish. Put the RSVP link in the same text so replies add up in your headcount, and keep the long details, like the full schedule or registry, behind the link.
How is a celebration of life different from a memorial service?
It's usually less formal and held weeks later, at a home, park or favorite spot, with stories, music and food. Your texts can be warmer, and you'll have time to plan.
Can guests send stories and photos by text?
Yes. Ask guests to reply with a memory or photo. Replies come back privately to your inbox, where you and your co-hosts can gather them for a slideshow or open mic.
How do we organize who brings what?
Add a question to your RSVP form, such as a dish or a short answer, so guests choose when they tap the link and you can see what's covered.
Can my siblings help with the planning?
Yes. Add them as co-hosts and they share the guest list, scheduled texts and replies inbox, so the work and the conversations are spread out.
Do my guests need to download an app?
No. Guests get a normal text message on the phone they already use and reply the same way. Nothing to install and no account to create.
Can guests see each other's replies?
No. Each guest gets their own text, not a group chat, so their number and replies stay private. Replies come back to your Text My Event inbox, where you and your co-hosts can answer.
Can a co-host help manage the event?
Yes. Invite co-hosts to your event and they share the same guest list, scheduled texts, and replies inbox.
How much does it cost?
Your first event includes 10 free texts to try it on your own phone. To text guests you pay once per event, with no subscription: Lite $19 for 50 texts, Starter $57 for 500 texts, Plus $87 for 1,200 texts, Premium $137 for 2,000 texts. If you need more texts later, moving to a bigger plan costs only the difference.
Which countries are supported?
Text My Event sends to US and Canadian (+1) mobile numbers, in English.
How long does my event stay active?
Your texts belong to that event and stay available until 60 days after it ends. Guest photos and videos stay up for the same window.
What happens if a guest replies STOP?
They're opted out right away and skipped on future sends, so you never have to track it. They can reply START to resume.
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