JM Celebrations of Life Planning

Celebration of Life Planning with JM: A Seamless and Compassionate Process

We understand that planning a celebration of life during such a delicate time can be overwhelming. At JM, our goal is to alleviate the stress and help you create a meaningful and memorable tribute to your loved one.

Step 1: Initial Consultation
When you hire JM, we start with a consultation call to better understand your vision for the celebration. We will discuss your budget, preferred location, potential dates, and expected guest count to establish a clear foundation for the event.

Step 2: Securing the Venue
Once we’ve defined the priorities, we begin securing a venue that best fits your needs. After the venue is confirmed, we schedule a site visit to review the space and plan the decor. This is also an opportunity for our event planners to get to know you and your loved one on a more personal level.

Step 3: Tailored Decor & Design
Our decor process can be as involved as you wish. Whether you'd like to handle certain aspects or prefer that our event designers take care of every detail, we’re here to support your preferences.

Step 4: Vendor Coordination & Planning
Throughout the planning process, JM will manage all vendor negotiations, review contracts, and ensure clear communication with each vendor. On the day of the event, our coordinator will be onsite from start to finish, making sure everything runs smoothly. We will be the first to greet vendors as they arrive, arrange your personal items, and manage timing to ensure the day flows seamlessly.

Step 5: Event Day Support
Our coordinator acts as your personal assistant, helping you and your immediate family focus on what matters most—being present with your guests. We handle the logistics so you don’t have to.

Step 6: Post-Event Care
At the end of the event, JM will manage vendor payments and gratuities, gather your personal items, and collect any gifts or cards. We are the last vendor to leave, performing a final walk-through to ensure the venue is satisfied with the cleanup.

Jennifer Miranda is a Long Beach local who grew up in the event industry. Onsite with her parents at casino night parties dealing games throughout high school. Later she became more involved with the office and delivery logistics of the operation. The transition to hospitality staffing came easy to her after running the recruiting and talent development portion of her family business. Starting Night & Day Productions, an event staffing agency, in her early twenties that operated with a team of 500 employees at its peak before closing in 2019.

Transitioning after the pandemic to smaller productions with more attention to detail and more production planning. This transition has been perfect in creating more consistent quality allowing personal touches for all of her customers.

When she is not in the field producing events she loves making unique dining experiences in her own home. a passionate traveler with a life goal of seeing every country. she enjoys wine tasting and crafting delicious cocktails, is an avid walker averaging 50 miles a week. attention to details and design is not just a professional strength but a personal passion especially with details for home decorating