Funerals & Celebrations of Life

Starry Night As a Certified Funeral Celebrant, educated in comparative religious and cultural funeral rites and rituals, I meet with the deceased’s family member(s) during a personal home visit to interview them about the life of their loved one as they share their memories and talk about the impact the deceased had on their life and their community. Following the interview, I write in collaboration with the family, a well-crafted portrait ceremony that honorably reflects the life history, values, beliefs, culture, ethnicity and personality of the deceased.

In one of the stars, I shall be living. In one of them, I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince

As part of Celebrant’s gold-standard of excellence, the family is assured the final approval of the eulogy prior to the funeral.
With compassion, sincerity and great care, I officiate at the ceremony at the funeral home, crematorium, cemetery or memorial location of your choice.
Throughout the process, I work closely with the Funeral Director to ensure that the needs of the family are met and that all goes as planned.
Finally, as a keepsake and as part of their precious family history, I gift a beautiful copy of the eulogy to the family.