Celebration of Life Ceremonies
Honoring the unmistakable essence
A fitting tribute, shaped through story, music, poetry, and shared memories, for the one you are remembering.
Seed to root to plant to flower to seed,
earth to bloom to earth, a soul returns.
And what it leaves behind,
an essence unmistakable,
like the scent of cinnamon or cloves.
Ceremonies of Remembrance
Essential Ceremonies looks forward to collaborating with you to identify the elements of remembrance, celebration, and ritual that are most authentic to your loved one and most nourishing for your family. We bring a sincere desire to make sacred each passing, each life, each celebration, and each remembrance. Whatever your venue and whether you are planning a celebration of life at home, a memorial service, a green burial, the scattering of ashes or a traditional funeral, it is our honor to craft a personalized ceremony that captures the unmistakable essence of the one you are remembering.
The Scottish poet William Campbell reminds us that “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” A fitting tribute, shaped through story, quotes, music, poetry, and shared memories, can help ensure continued life in the hearts of those who remain. These elements become sources of comfort and inspiration for the days and years ahead.
One of the ways we honor a life
Online Celebrations of Life
Covid-19 taught us that virtual ceremonies can deliver on sacred space, meaningful virtual rituals and cathartic memorials and celebrations of life, and Essential Ceremonies looks forward to creating and facilitating one for your family.
Patching in disparate geographies, an online gathering lets contributors speak from across the country, gives family and participants a chance to make eye contact with those in attendance, and opens the door to slideshows, multi-media songs and poems, and recorded tributes. Everyone attending can take part, whether by lighting a candle or submitting a word or phrase in Chat, and a recording lets those who couldn't attend see the ceremony in full while giving the family a keepsake copy.
Living Funerals
Essential Ceremonies is honored to offer living funerals: ceremonies that honor a person's journey while they are still here to share in the stories, blessings, and connection. They allow the honoree to hear the stories, feel the love, and participate in the ritual.
Inclusive of all beliefs, all identities
After serving more than 450 families through their most vulnerable moments, we know first-hand how vital and sustaining a personal tribute can be. We welcome the full spectrum of religious, spiritual, secular, inter-faith, and multi-cultural beliefs and honor all lives in their fullness, inclusive of sexual orientation and identity.
Kind words from families
“I have heard from so many friends and family how much they enjoyed his service. Thank you for getting his story down and really getting to the core of who he was. It was beautiful. With much thanks and admiration.”
“You did a great job, I will forever be grateful. You have erased a lot of bad impressions of facilitators that I have experienced at other services. And I am sorry that I came to you with that prejudice. You erased it entirely! Most of the people there commented about how much they liked what you did! Again, many thanks! And best wishes in your continued "work."”
“I'm happy we chose the option to have an officiant for Carol's funeral and I'm glad we connected with you. You did a wonderful job of presenting and honoring Carol's life and we all loved how you were able to draw the little kids to come up and participate... Carol would have loved it too.”
“Thank you so much for being a part of this day with us. I couldn't have asked for it to go any better... Closing this chapter in my life is not easy but honoring my dad how we did with your help was amazing. Thank you.”
Connect with us
For questions, pricing, or additional information, please call (303) 819-3034 or send us an inquiry.
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