Celebrations of Life Someone dear has passed and you want to honor them in the most meaningful way you can. It’s important to share with others the beauty, the gifts and the special spark that made them so unique. I understand. That deep desire is what brought me to this work, wanting to make sure that I gave my mother the rich, loving, full throated send off she deserved. I’m here to help you do that for your loved one. What makes a celebration of life so vital is that it helps guide us through a pivotal rite of passage. We needn't grieve alone, and it’s that coming together in community, the sharing of the memories, the laughter as well as the tears that helps us heal. It’s also when we get to rejoice that this person was here and that we got to know and love them. So, how do we go about this? Complimentary consultation First, after we check that I’ve got the date free, we’ll have a chat, usually on Zoom, where you let me know your vision for the ceremony, what mood you’d like to create, how you’d like it structured. Or perhaps you have no idea, you just know you’d like a remembrance of some kind. I’ll ask a few questions and we’ll get a general sense of the scope of what you’d like to see. Secular? Spiritual? Religious? A blend of these? It’s all doable. After we discuss your needs, I’ll be able to give you a quote. Need to do this soon? I can work with you. Crafting your ceremony Once we decide to work together, we meet again, either in person or on Zoom. This is where I’ll chat with you and any other friends/family members you’d like to include. You’ll tell me all about what made your loved one so distinctive. Their values, beliefs, hobbies, quirks, desires, favorite things, why they mattered to you, what they brought to the world and what will be their legacy. From there, I’ll craft a “soul sketch” that will tell their story, the journey their life has taken. I’ll share ideas for readings, music, rituals, etc. and you send me any thoughts you have. Together, we’ll design a beautiful ceremony that will mark this sacred transition. It would be my honor to work with you to pay tribute to your loved one. |