A compassionate hand when you need it most.
We’re Kindred— a mother — daughter team helping families plan memorials and celebrations of life with calm guidance and care.
We’re Kindred— a mother — daughter team helping families plan memorials and celebrations of life with calm guidance and care.
Leah & Courtenay Fladgate
With 30+ years of experience in production, event planning and project management — and our own lived experience with grief — Kindred provides thoughtful, full-service support. From venue coordination and catering to slideshows, decor and day-of logistics.
With 30+ years of experience in production, event planning and project management — and our own lived experience with grief — Kindred provides thoughtful, full-service support. From venue coordination and catering to slideshows, decor and day-of logistics.
A common experience. A thoughtful approach.
Kindred was created to offer a more personal, supported approach to memorial planning. One that prioritizes both the emotional and logistical needs of families. We do this because we've been through it too and you don't have to do this alone.
The Kindred way.
A focus on personalized, non-traditional services
Balance of compassion and practical coordination
Strong background in event planning and logistics
Support that adapts to your needs—whether full-service or partial
Local expertise across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
How Kindred can support you.
Whether you need full planning support, or just a helping hand with a few of the details, we're by your side to assist at every step.
Planning & Coordination
Start-to-finish support to plan a meaningful memorial or celebration of life, tailored to your specific needs.
How Kindred can support you.
Whether you need full planning support, or just a helping hand with a few of the details, we're by your side to assist at every step.
Planning & Coordination
Start-to-finish support to plan a meaningful memorial or celebration of life, tailored to your specific needs.
Logistics & Vendors
We help coordinate all the details; venues, catering, and guest details so everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
Logistics & Vendors
We help coordinate all the details; venues, catering, and guest details so everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Personal Elements
We'll work with you to curate personal touches like slideshows, printed materials and memory tables to honour your loved one.
Additional Support
We can also assist with details like ashes coordination and post-event logistics, so nothing is left unfinished.
Additional Support
We can also assist with details like ashes coordination and post-event logistics, so nothing is left unfinished.
Personal Elements
We'll work with you to curate personal touches like slideshows, printed materials and memory tables to honour your loved one.
Ways that we can help.
Ways that we can help.
Our Process
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
Kindred takes a holistic approach to planning, setting your vision at the forefront of our process and helping to realize that vision at every step and with every detail. No idea is too small, or too big, and we are happy to assist in whatever capacity you may need.
Kindred takes a holistic approach to planning, setting your vision at the forefront of our process and helping to realize that vision at every step and with every detail. No idea is too small, or too big, and we are happy to assist in whatever capacity you may need.
Our Process
Not sure where to start? Lets talk.
We're here to help you navigate this process with clarity and care. When you're ready, we'd love to speak with you.