– Diane Flynn

Testimonials about Celebrate Life Videos

“I could not have been more pleased with the finished product. How Rachel organized all the pictures still is amazing to me – and the music selections were perfect. My nine-year-old grandson watched it with me the first time and his comments were, ‘I feel like I should cry now’ and then he said, ‘This makes me feel so happy. Now I feel like I should cry again.’ It was definitely one of the best gifts I have ever given to anyone.”

– Elaine Anderson

“Young Parents Network had the great pleasure of working with Celebrate Life Videos and Rachel (Donnelly) Ipsan. Rachel is amazingly creative and a consummate professional. She did two videos for us that included an overview of YPN programs and our mission. The other video was a type of documentary from a client's perspective and involvement with YPN. The end product she developed for us was outstanding, and these videos will be excellent tools used for marketing Young Parents Network in the future.”

– Kathy Kaiden,
Director of Development, YPN

“Until a friend referred me to Rachel, I had no idea we were going to do this project. We still didn’t know if we were going to do it until she came into our home and helped walk us through the process. During our great time of loss, Rachel became a part of our healing process and continues to do so today. We were thrilled with the video and how it reflected my mother’s life and would strongly advise anyone to use her services.”

– Bob Helgens

“Rachel, you do amazing work. It is evident the extra lengths you go to in order to produce a truly special piece. The coordination of the pictures to the words is awesome. The opening song just melts us. Thank you again for customizing to our preference. I am truly grateful and so impressed with how quickly you did the project and adjusted at the very last minute. This will be a piece we will all treasure for a lifetime. Thank you, thank you again.”

– Diane Flynn

“In the most difficult of times, Rachel so gently and kindly walked me through the process of making a memorial video for my brother. Watching the video was an incredible journey of laughing, crying, remembering and giving thanks for our beloved brother.

– Ruth Runde

“I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful DVD. The way it was filmed with my uncle in his recliner and at the dinner table made me feel like I was sitting there listening to the stories in person. Since my mom died at such a young age, many of these stories I had forgotten. Listening to my uncle tell the stories over again brought back such wonderful memories. I’ll now have these memories to share with my daughter.

My mother felt family was so important and I know she would be so happy that these stories of our family will continue to her grand-daughter and for years to come. When the DVD ended, I was still wanting more.”

– Joan Lara

“In one word, ‘Amazing.’ My wife and I contacted Rachel based on a referral from a family member. Rachel was very helpful and knew exactly what to ask in order to produce a ‘one of a kind’ presentation and did so under limited time constraints. From assisting in the picture selection to the music chosen and even the funny and emotional quotes, Rachel did it all. Her creativity and experience shined through producing a video that everyone was truly amazed with. If you are interested in an eye opening, hair-raising, customized, professional and entertaining presentation, I would highly recommend Rachel. She is a true professional.”

– The Siefken’s