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What is a Funeral Celebrant?
A Funeral Celebrant is a professional trained to work with you and your family to develop a personalized tribute that tells the story of your loved one's life. As an Insight Institute Certified Celebrant, my training has focused on providing a personal service that may or may not be religious in nature.
For me, the purpose of Funeral Celebrancy is to collaborate with you during a very painful time to create something beautiful that honors the person you lost in the way you want them to be remembered.
I am here to be a partner in this process.
Approach to Creating a Meaningful Ceremony
My first step is understanding what you need. That might mean writing the narrative, helping plan the service, or both.
From there, we meet, either online or in person, so I can hear about the person you lost. What made them who they were. What you want people to know. What you want to feel in the room.
From that conversation, I write a narrative of their life. Depending on what works for you, I can also help plan the service and guide you through it. The timeline is tailored to your needs.
What makes these ceremonies meaningful is simple: they bring people together to hear a story that honors the life that was lived. That togetherness is part of the healing.
Every individual and family is different, so services are designed to meet you where you are. Depending on your needs, this can include:
Meeting with you or your family to hear about your loved one's life
Consulting on the type of tribute that feels right
Writing the narrative
Reading it at the service
Coordinating with the funeral director, musicians, readers, and anyone else involved
Guiding the tribute from start to finish
Services
