CHICAGO · FOUNDING PARTNERS · 2026
Celebrations of life are changing.
Help families honor their loved ones — their way.
Celebrations of life are among the fastest-growing private event categories in the country. Families are seeking more options, more personalization, and more of a say in how it's done.
Founding partner waitlist
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Founding partner submissions are reviewed individually. Chicago launch · Rate locked for 12 months.
By submitting this form, you consent to EndCo contacting you about marketplace participation and related business opportunities. Information submitted through this form will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2.7M
funerals in the U.S. annually
Millions of opportunities to help families honor loved ones in new ways.
63%
chose cremation in 2025
Most families are already looking for something different.
7 - 21
days from inquiry to booking
Shorter lead time than other private events to fill your calendar — not just your pipeline.
Founding partner spots are open.
Why now
Build with us from the ground up.
As a founding partner, you’ll get placement advantages at our best pre-launch rate. Secure one of the limited spots in our Chicago founding cohort. Rates will increase after our launch in June.
Rank first in search
Founding partners rank above all future listings for the first 12 months.
Lock your rate
Your founding rate stays the same for a year after launch.
Cover your costs
A single booked event covers your annual subscription. Everything after that is margin.
WHAT YOU GET
Discovery. Demand. Resources.
We help families find you. And when they reach out, you’ll know what they need and how to support them.
Demand in your slowest windows
Celebrations of life fill Tuesdays, Sundays, and January — the exact inventory most venues struggle to move.
Discovery across search, AI, and direct browsing
Our platform surfaces the right providers to the right families across every channel.
Resources to help your team show up well
Access to our partner resource library, including a required orientation on serving grieving families, so your team feels prepared from day one.
FOUNDING PARTNER PRICING
Our lowest rate. For one year.
We designed our pricing so that one booked event covers your annual EndCo subscription. Your founding rate is locked for 12 months from your listing date — regardless of what standard pricing becomes after public launch.
Standard pricing goes live at public launch. Apply now to lock your pre-launch founding partner pricing.
$29
/mo
Founding Partner Rate · Varies by business category · Locked for 12 months from listing date
Includes
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Verified listing optimized for search and AI discovery
✓
Profile with photos, capacity, and service details
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Inbound inquiries from families who already know what they're planning
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Founding partner badge and priority placement in Chicago results
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Access to EndCo's partner resource library, including orientation materials on serving grieving families
✓
Dedicated onboarding call
ABOUT OUR TEAM
We’ve spent our careers helping small businesses in sensitive spaces.
Together, we led the growth of the largest network of lactation consultants in the country.
We know what it takes to build trust in vulnerable moments. And support people navigating life’s hardest seasons.
Inc. 5000
Four consecutive years
50 states
Built the largest nationwide network of its kind
5 ★
Thousands of 5-star reviews from families and business partners
GET STARTED
Chicago’s founding partner cohort is open. Join now.
We know how small businesses shape our communities. We’re proud to partner with — and grow alongside — businesses like yours.
Founding partner waitlist
Get on the waitlist
Founding partner submissions are reviewed individually. Chicago launch · Rate locked for 12 months.
By submitting this form, you consent to EndCo contacting you about marketplace participation and related business opportunities. Information submitted through this form will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.