Tips for Planning a Memorial, Celebration of Life, or other Ceremony of Remembrance

In addition to Celebrations of Life and other larger more public remembrance ceremonies, Funeral Celebrants like myself also perform more intimate services for the Scattering of Ashes and Graveside Ceremonies. Most families feel these are very important, but they haven’t a clue how to make it so. 

These words are from a lovely (and very stylish) woman in her 60′s about the internment of ashes ceremony I created for her husband. “You guided us with caring through his internment. The touches of earth from home and the flower petals added such poignancy to the moment.  When I think of his laying to rest, I feel a sense of peace that it happened the way it did, and I know that I owe much to you.” 

Following are some of the ways I can support YOU and your family: Read More >

Part II: Tips for Planning a Memorial, Celebration of Life, or other Ceremony of Remembrance

Last week in Part I of this series, we looked what families yearn for in their memorial ceremonies. What they want and what they don’t want. This week, let us turn to the logistics of Planning a Memorial Ceremony. The Who, What, Where, How?  Here is my list of:  8 Things to keep in mind when planning a Memorial, Celebration of Life or other Ceremony of Remembrance. Read More >

A Widow says thanks. Her words may inspire others.

Hello Michele:

I am sorry it has taken  me so long to write to you.  I am slowly trying to get some degree of normalcy in my life. I want to thank you for your wonderful contribution and guidance through my husband’s internment and Celebration of Life, and for the great permanent memento you sent me.

When he was sick, all my energies went into caring for him, and little preparation was made for the final  outcome of that sickness.  I had found your site online during that time, and filed it away, and I am very glad I did.  You guided us with caring through his internment and the touches of earth from home and the flower petals added such poignancy to the moment.  When I think of his laying to rest, I feel a sense of peace that it happened the way it did, and I know that I owe much to you. You also led us in a brighter moment, in the celebration of his life.  I am left with a feeling that my husband was celebrated by those who cared. Many thanks again Michele.”

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