A funeral or memorial ceremony celebrates the fullness of a lifetime, initiates the grieving process, and initiates all those present into a fuller experience of, and appreciation for, all life.

Illness, dying and death are not easy to walk with. They can present the biggest spiritual challenges that many of us will face. In our confusion and deep grief, we need others to stay with us. I offer two paths of support and healing.

As a Funeral Celebrant, I create meaningful ceremonies that reflect your unique spiritual values, and bring renewal through inspired language, ritual, nature and love.

As a Death Doula, I offer companionship on the path of life and death, helping you, your family and friends to find a way through difficult times.

Why Death Doula? As a Funeral celebrant for the past 12 years, it was heartbreaking to see families struggle with important decisions at the very time of their beloved’s death. Though I knew they really needed to simply let go of everything and grieve, arrangements had to be made, often, within minutes. Conversations had to happen, phone calls made, vehicles organized. What to do now, tomorrow, after death? Who can we rely on? How will it all happen?

Those who are worn out and crushed by this mourning,
let your hearts consider this: This is the path that has existed from the time
of creation and will exist forever.
Many have drunk from it and many will yet drink.
As was the first meal, so shall be the last.
May the master of comfort comfort you.
Blessed are those who comfort the mourners.

– Jewish blessing

Funeral & Rememberance Ceremonies

Every life has meaning and deserves to be celebrated.

A funeral is a retelling and unravelling of the beloved’s threads of life.

Whether your family is secular, religious, spiritual or interfaith, I can craft a meaningful, memorable, fitting end-of-life tribute for your loved one that respects your family’s values.

During unhurried meetings, we will carefully craft a ceremony with your choice of music, quotations, readings, symbols and rituals. Every detail will be checked and approved by you and your family.

With compassion and care, I will officiate the ceremony at the funeral home, crematorium, cemetery or location of your choice.

After the funeral, your family will receive a beautiful copy of the ceremony as a keepsake.

As a Life Cycle Celebrant, my professional training has included studies in the history and practice of ritual, ceremony and funeral traditions in world cultures and religions. I am prepared to create, re-shape, modernize or update any aspect of end-of-life ceremony.

Life Threads Ceremonies is committed to offer end-of-life vigil, healing circles, and end-of-life ceremony for low cost, or no cost, as social benefit, when possible.