Eggshell Decorating

This seasonal activity is offered through March 31.

Activity: Decorating six eggshells using a variety of materials. Finished eggs may be displayed or given as thoughtful gifts.

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $55. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Card Making

Activity: Crafting four handmade cards to send or display. 

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $50. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Bracelet Beading

Activity: Creating a beaded bracelet to wear or share. 

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $45. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Painting on Canvas

Activity: Painting on a blank 8" × 8" canvas that results in a masterpiece to treasure. 

Duration: 90-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $70. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Coloring

Activity: Peaceful zen coloring designs in a coloring book; completed pages are yours to keep.

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $40. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Scrapbooking

Activity: Organize photos and create albums to capture memorable moments to share with loved ones.

Duration: Customized based on project needs, including sorting, dating, and arranging photos in albums.

Cost: $35 per hour. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, and project assistance. Materials are not provided. Creative Memories supplies can be ordered in advance, if desired.

This activity is led by an Independent Creative Memories Advisor with 20 years of photo-preservation experience.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Activity: Work a 200-piece jigsaw puzzle to keep. If not completed during the visit, it can be completed independently later. 

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $50. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Games

Activity: Give your brain a boost with fun, mindful recreation. Choose from a selection of board and word games, and enjoy laughter, connection, and friendly competition. 

Duration: 60-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $35. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

Recipe Organizing

Activity: Organize treasured family recipes into a collection that’s easy to access, enjoy, and share.

This activity is led by an Independent Creative Memories Advisor. There are two options below--Option 1 includes materials, and Option 2 does not.

Option 1: Recipe organization project that includes the Creative Memories Cooked with Love Kit.

Duration: 90-minute visit (including set-up and clean-up)

Cost: $140. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and all materials.

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Option 2: Recipe organizaton project that does not include materials.

Duration: Customized based on project needs.

Cost: $35 per hour. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, and project assistance. Materials are not provided. 

Meal Companionship & Nutritional Guidance

Activity: Sharing mealtime and discussing solutions to dietary challenges. Nutritional questions answered and guidance provided by a master's degree-level nutritionist.  

Duration: 60-minute visit

$50 (Companionship is included. Meal is not provided.)

Cost: $50. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, and nutrition guidance. Meal not provided.

Memoirs

Activity: Stories shared aloud are captured by a companion and timelessly preserved to create a lasting treasure for the family to enjoy for years to come. Thoughtful prompts are provided to guide storytelling.

There are two options below--Option 1 includes an audio keepsake, and Option 2 includes a printed journal keepsake.

Option 1: 90-minute visit* with audio keepsake 

Cost: $70. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and a flash drive containing the memories in the storyteller's voice.

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Option 2: 90-minute visit* with printed journal keepsake

Cost: $155. Includes friendly companionship, guided instruction, project assistance, and a printed journal containing stories as told by the storyteller.

*Additional future visits can be scheduled at $35 per hour if more time is needed to capture all of the memories.

Companionship

Activity: Companionship with no activites and no agenda. Time is spent visiting to help combat loneliness. 

Duration: 60-minute visit

Cost: $35. Includes friendly companionship.

Gold Friends at Home Beyond™ Services

When distance, health, or life circumstances prevent you from visiting a loved one’s resting place, Gold Friends at Home Beyond™ services offers respectful visits in your stead.