GATHER IN PERSON · PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
In-person memorial experiences
Remember together, in a way that feels right to you.
Losing someone you love can bring a wide range of emotions. At Providence Cardinal, we make space for you to grieve, create, share memories, and be with the people who matter to you.
Whether you want to make a glass memorial, spend time in nature, or gather for a celebration of life, we’ll help you plan an experience that honors your loved one in your own way.
THREE WAYS TO GATHER
GLASS MEMORIAL EXPERIENCE · UP TO 24 PEOPLE
Make a glass memorial together
There’s something meaningful about taking part in the making of a memorial yourself. At our Providence glass studio, you and your loved ones can create glass memorials together, each incorporating a small amount of your loved one’s ashes.
Each piece uses less than a teaspoon of ashes. Our team will guide you through the experience while giving you room to remember in your own way.
For a larger gathering, the adjoining Gather Café offers an air-conditioned space where friends and family can spend time together. Large windows look into the glass studio, so guests can watch as each person makes their memorial. You’re welcome to bring in catering, and the café has a full bar.
Most memorial pieces can be displayed on a light stand, illuminating the glass and the ashes held within. It’s a way to bring a memory out of the urn and into the light, with a piece you’ve helped create by hand.
We’ll work with you to make the experience personal and as unique as the loved one you are celebrating.
GATHER FARM · UP TO 100 PEOPLE
A celebration of life at Gather Farm
Just four miles from downtown Providence, Gather Farm offers a place to remember someone you love surrounded by nature. Our four-acre regenerative farm has an event greenhouse for gathering, open space to spend time together, and a few very special companions.
Gather Farm is family-friendly, with a playground and activities for children. There’s room for the whole family to spend time together, with space for kids to play as everyone gathers and remembers.
Time with the goats
About 30 goats call the farm home, and they love being around people. During your gathering, guests can spend time petting and cuddling them, walking with them, or watching them play. The experience is guided by a goat farmer with 25 years of experience and her compassionate team.
For some people, a quiet moment with an animal can bring comfort when words are hard to find.
Walk the labyrinth
The farm’s labyrinth offers a place for quiet reflection. Walk it on your own or as a guided group activity, taking time to remember your loved one as you make your way toward the center. There, you can sit, breathe, and spend a few moments in remembrance.
Make the gathering your own
Farm memorial sessions are generally three hours long. Guests can come and go, or everyone can spend the time together. You can invite our memorial coordinator to help facilitate the gathering, or bring someone of your own.
The structure is yours to choose. We’ll talk with you about the space and the possibilities so the gathering feels right for your family and friends.
PVD CLUBHOUSE AND ART GALLERY · UP TO 100 PEOPLE
A celebration of life at the PVD Clubhouse and Art Gallery
Gather in the city at the PVD Clubhouse and Art Gallery, connected to and owned by the Providence Cardinal Company. Surrounded by art and color, you’ll have room to share stories, spend time together, and celebrate the person you love.
The space includes a small stage, sound system, and microphones. If you’d like, a facilitator can help guide a celebration circle, inviting guests to share memories and reflections. You can also bring in food and drinks and shape the gathering around what feels right for your group.
WHENEVER YOU’RE READY
Let’s plan something meaningful.
Every person is different, and every gathering can be, too. Tell us a little about your loved one and what you’re hoping for. We’ll talk through the spaces, availability, and details with you.