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Shape your final story — with clarity, compassion, and creativity.

Discover the transformative power of embracing your final chapter.

Explore the history, purpose, and future of funerals — anytime — with on demand videos.

Explore the timeless role of funerals in human culture.

Say Yes! to the amazing dance of life & death.

Become a
funeral officiant.

Hi. I'm Beth, a funeral celebrant for the nonreligious.

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For eight years I've helped people honor, celebrate, and bury their loved ones. I also train new funeral celebrants in this deeply rewarding work.

Now I'm focusing my work on three important aspects of end-of-life planning and ceremonies.

In all my work, I believe your choices about the end of life -- yours or your loved one's -- have the potential to be personal, meaningful, and transformative. 

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE landscape of choices AVAILABLE                       AND DOCUMENTING YOUR WISHES

SHARING  practical and cultural knowledge FROM                   MY COURSE IN FUNERAL CELEBRANCY

INVITING YOU TO explore the idea OF BECOMING                    A FUNERAL CELEBRANT

Step in.
Explore.
Begin.

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Shape a final chapter that truly reflects you

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Explore the evolving ways humanity says goodbye

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Begin a new calling with authenticity and skill

Wherever you are on the path—
planning ahead, seeking knowledge, or feeling the call to serve
—there's a place for you here.

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Get a free PDF of 50+ pages of contemporary, nonreligious funeral readings — no preachiness, just honest, heart-hitting feels — plus inspiration and practical advice in my quarterly newsletter.

Still here? Cool.

You found the secret track on the record. 😉  Here's my ultimate funeral playlist — from Bowie to Motown, shoegaze to emo. Hit play and celebrate the dance of life and death. Enjoy Your Last Jam!

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