Many people are not religious and have no idea they have choices when it comes to Memorial Services.  As a Celebrant I have presided over traditional and non traditional ceremonies.

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At times we feel strange asking for help, especially when we are typically independent.  When feeling vulnerable those around you feel useful when you ask for help.  It's okay to sit back and allow others to do for you.  Be kind to yourself.

A Celebrant is defined as a person "who celebrates something."  Today more people are moving towards a Celebrant style Memorial Service and Anniversary Service for a departed loved one.  Celebrants can work with families and create Services that have no religious, or spiritual elements whatsoever.  A Celebrant can also add religious elements if some family members practice a…

Just as in writing wedding vows, there are no limits to honoring a loved one either.  You can mix elements of a certain religion or faith, or leave faith out of a service all together.  If you want to involve people in the ceremony, pick two or three people to do a reading.  A reading can be poetry, a biblical passage or an original writing about the deceased (encourage a…

One can feel overwhelmed and even fearful of their own grief.  The best way to move through it is to allow it and know that it is a process.  In the leaning into grief without resistance we honor ourselves and begin to heal.

There is no one who does not experience sorrow and you will get to the other side as did others before you.  Often times the one…

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When we are in pain and anguish it is helpful to remember our resurrection is coming and then to be gentle with ourselves.