LIFE-CYCLE CEREMONIES

Read the eulogy I wrote for my father.

This is sacred space,
where the human spirit
is invited to touch and be touched by the holy –
where there will be
tears and thoughts that
lie too deep for tears.
~ Sarah York, Remembering Well

Mosley

Honor & Remember: End of Life Ceremonies

Comforting, honest, moving, respectful. I will work with you to create a ceremony of remembrance that honors your loved one and meets your needs.

Remembering our loved ones well is not only a tribute to the deceased; it strengthens our bonds as family and community. End-of-life ceremonies should uplift and connect us at a time when we may feel profound grief and disconnection, becoming celebrations of life lived.

It’s never too late to commemorate a loved one. When my dad died, there was no funeral. Six months later I organized a backyard ceremony to mark his loss. Ten years later, I wrote the eulogy he’d never had.

Whether an intimate gathering or a large celebration of life ceremony, I will help you select the music, readings, rituals, and stories that reflect the values and personality of your loved one, and weave them into a powerful whole. As a Funeral Celebrant, I officiate memorials, funerals, and celebration of life ceremonies with sensitivity and gentle authority.

Looking for something not commonly provided? I’m an expert in natural burial, green funerals, and home funerals. I offer pet memorial services and ceremonies to commemorate the anniversary of a loss. I can help you design a ceremony to support the scattering of ashes. Celebrations of life can even take place before death – a living funeral can enable you to say goodbye and mark the coming of the end, in community with your loved ones.

Contact me to discuss:

• Funeral ceremonies
• Caring for your loved one at home after death (home funerals)
• Memorials
• Celebrations of life
• Ash scatterings
• Stillbirth or miscarriage ceremonies
• Pet memorials
• Green funerals
• Living funerals
• Exquisite eulogies

“Holly gave us confidence in our vision. She knew what questions to ask, listened to what we wanted, and guided us towards creating a meaningful and memorable farewell remembrance of our Mother. She’s a poised, gentle, articulate facilitator who effectively dealt with potentially difficult family challenges. Generous, highly professional and above all, caring and empathetic, Holly was ready to stand in, back us up, and support us. Her communication skills are top rate!” ~ Jan L. READ MORE >

“I can't even begin to thank Holly for all the help she gave me around my sister Sarah's memorial services. The obituary and the eulogy she helped to write rounded out the picture of Sarah in a perfect way. Our whole family feels immense gratitude.” ~ Deb R.

“When our dear dog Mosley died, Holly took the time to hear our story, and to share the elements of a Celebration of Life. It was extremely helpful to work through our thoughts and feelings, then to formulate them into a celebration for Mosley and for ourselves.”  ~ Shelly S.

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