DEATH and DYING

When a beloved friend or relative dies we have the urge to gather to share our grief and to remember and celebrate a life. A still birth, the loss of a child, the decision of a friend to take his own life – such events leave us numb with pain and helplessness.

In a memorial ritual, we can express sadness and contradictory feelings while still celebrating a life. I will listen to you and draft a ceremony that includes your contributions, readings, and music.

Whether you want to scatter the ashes by a river or tree, have a simple ceremony in a church hall or outdoors, or an earth burial at the cemetery, we will find a dignified way to take leave of the departed.

Planning Your Death and Funeral.
Making plans for your passing and funeral is a chore easily postponed.

We are a death-denying society. Talk of death is unwelcome. We put our hands over our eyes and consider talk about death morbid; worse, it’s likely to bring it on. One of the reasons why people don’t talk about death is that no one will listen.

If you are thinking about the end of your own life and your funeral, I will listen to you. I will help you write down your wishes on how you want your funeral to be carried out.