“Storytelling – A Way of Celebrating Life”

Every life has meaning no matter how short or long it is. Death cannot be avoided but emptiness of meaning at the end of a life can be. A bespoke ceremony is written with sensitivity to share the life story of the person being honoured — their personality, their gifts, challenges, hobbies and special interests, and how they have impacted those left behind.

An End of Life Ceremony, whether it is a Funeral, a Memorial, or a Celebration of Life, is a way to honour the person who has died and helps to uplift and support those left to grieve the loss and to see beauty beyond the loss. A bespoke ceremony is an opportunity to share special memories, stories, laughter, tears, and words that provide a fuller and more complete picture of the person being honoured. Ceremony helps to bring people together to remember, to connect, and to provide some closure that can bring a sense of peace and healing. Sorrow is meant to be shared and ceremony and ritual are perfect ways to give tribute to that sorrow.

With compassionate questioning and attentive listening, I work with family and friends to capture an overall picture of your loved one. This collection of information, intertwined with quotes, music, story, and ritual is used to create a meaningful, thoughtful ceremony that is professionally delivered.

I feel honoured when asked to create and conduct a personal end of life ceremony. With gratitude, which is really love in action, I help to relay pieces of a life story needing to be told including how he or she fit into the world of their family, friends, and community. I promise to work with you to create a ceremony that truly honours and reflects your loved one’s wishes including your wishes and needs.

“Crying is how your heart speaks, when your lips can’t explain the pain you feel”.
– Author unknown

“Elizabeth is caring and professional in the preparation and delivery of End of Life ceremonies.  We used Elizabeth on two separate occasions (mother and sister and again for our father). Each ceremony was thoughtfully prepared with us to deliver an End of Life ceremony for which our loved ones would be proud. Thank you Elizabeth!”
– Jeremy & Barb G.

“Elizabeth is a caring and compassionate person who performed a lovely memorial for my dear, sweet mother who passed away after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. We were fortunate in that we had time to plan what my mother wanted to have conveyed at her memorial service. Elizabeth took the time to meet with my mom and to carefully plan and put into words what my mom wanted to convey. Elizabeth is very caring and has a special way of making people feel comfortable and at ease with her. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to perform a memorial for your beloved family member.”
– B. Buchanan

“Elizabeth was exceptional for us during the whole process of our mother’s End of Life service, right down to the touching delivery and her warm presence as master of ceremony.  She is very well spoken, sensitive, compassionate and empathetic.  She understands the difficulty a family goes through preparing a ceremony for everyone to say goodbye to someone loved, and she went above and beyond for us.  She was our rock, throughout the planning and preparations, she was always just a phone call or email away and was so heart felt in everything she prepared and suggested.  She has a wealth of experience to help ease the process for a grieving family, and we could not have been happier with how our day of mourning and celebration for our mom unfolded, a large part thanks to Elizabeth’s involvement and touching words and presence throughout it all.  She was a part of it with us, experiencing it together, using stories and words she helped us build together so everything was personal, meaningful, and represented the life our mom lived, the family she created, and everyone who knew her was very touched by it all.  Thank you so much for everything Elizabeth!”

— Chris & Sarah, Kevin & Allison 2019

“Thank you Elizabeth for conducting a beautiful online Memorial for my father.  It was important to me that the eulogy be an honest portrayal and that it be done without dogma.  Within these constraints, you presented a compassionate tribute.  Your tone and modulation were easily heard and your care for participants was clearly felt.  Thanks again.”

— Marie V. 2020