For the kind of love that will carry us through endings
Ceremonies for End of Life, Grief, & Closing Times
"Love is what brought us here. Love is what sustains us here, and it is love that will deliver us back home."
— Omid Safi
Meaningful Memorials
Through life review, storytelling, and engaged collaboration, let us craft a meaningful ceremony together that honors your beloved. If you’ve been to a funeral that has left you feeling disconnected or like something (or someone) was missing - know that you’re not alone. We want this to be a space where feelings can be held, not withheld; where the love of the community shines as a ray of support and togetherness, rather than separation. This is how we get there: by creating space for the engaged heart.
Here are some examples of ways we can bring a thoughtful, connected presence into the process:
Engaged activities such as mandala creation, flower planting, or story sharing in a service of remembrance
Sharing of their favorite books, music, or movies
Eating a favorite candy or treat, or giving a toast
Painting on quilt squares, made with scraps from their tshirt collection
Opportunities for children & youth of all ages to participate in developmentally-appropriate ways (kids are amazing - let’s talk about this)
Maybe your loved one said “please, no funerals.” Or maybe your loved one is a heavy metal aficionado. Or, they loved to frolick in the garden, chasing fairies. Genuinely: I want to hear all about it, and feel your love emanate. Then, we will create something real & true.
Honoring Endings
Ceremony offers a sacred container, for both grief and connection - even when it seems unimaginable.
Here are some additional ways we can honor farewells:
End-of-Life or After Death Blessing
Age-appropriate conversations & activities for children & youth before, during, or after death
Living Funeral to celebrate a living legacy during end of life
Nontraditional, spiritual, or nonreligious ceremony
Designing a beautiful, sacred space for the dying
Remembering beings of all ages (prenatal loss through 100+ years)
The Ceremony that Never Was Ceremony (for delayed rituals)
Pet, animal, tree, & land memorials

