FUNERAL CELEBRANT
Because Every Life is Worth Remembering.
My goal is to create a unique and meaningful ceremony that celebrates the life of your loved one that celebrates their life, honors their legacy, and provides comfort to those who mourn. Together, we will ensure that their story is beautifully told and cherished forever.
Hello, I'm Jeannie.
In a world that increasingly leans away from the tradition of ceremonies to honor those who have passed, my mission is to bring back the profound importance of these rituals. Funerals, memorials, and celebration of life ceremonies provide a structured way for the living to honor the dead and embark on the healing journey through a sense of closure. Having experienced the pain of loss myself, I understand the deep need to come together one last time to tell the story of a loved one’s life. Every life deserves to be celebrated, and every life deserves to be remembered. My 'why' is to ensure that these sacred moments of remembrance and celebration continue to be a vital part of our shared human experience.
Honoring those we’ve lost through funerals, memorials, and celebrations of life brings comfort, closure, and a chance to reflect on their unique story. These moments of remembrance are essential and deeply human.
What is a Funeral Celebrant?
A funeral celebrant is the main host of a funeral or a celebration of life, responsible for officiating the service. One of the great benefits of hiring a celebrant is their flexibility—you have the freedom to weave in any elements to pay homage to your loved one, whether religious or non-religious.
An independent funeral celebrant strives to accommodate any wish, including incorporating prayers or hymns if they are meaningful to the departed.
Essentially, celebrants exist to create a cathartic celebration that perfectly encapsulates the memory of the person who has passed away.
Creating a Meaningful Celebration
If you want a ceremony that truly reflects your loved one—their character, interests, passions, and life experiences—I would be honored to help. A memorial service or celebration of life should be as unique as the person it is honoring. As a trained Funeral Celebrant, I aim to deliver just that.
Personalized Services
Gathering Stories: Your family and I will meet to share memories, anecdotes, and special moments from your loved one’s life.
Crafting the Eulogy: I will prepare a eulogy that incorporates those unique and special stories and experiences that define your loved one.
Consultative Approach: I will consult with you and your funeral director to help design a service that best reflects and memorializes the life of your loved one.
Meaningful Elements: Weaving your choice of music, photos, readings, personal mementos, and unique ceremonies into a tribute to all.
Why Use a Celebrant?
Services planned by a celebrant often differ from traditional funeral services. Consider hiring a celebrant in the following situations:
Personalization:
You need help personalizing a funeral service and you’re not sure how to do it.
Flexibility and Experience: You want someone who is more flexible and experienced than a traditional minister to guide the service.
Officiant and Speaker:
You are looking for someone to act as an officiant and as the main speaker at a memorial.
My Fees:
As a Celebrant, I dedicate approximately 10 hours to preparing your service, including the expense of maintaining a resource library and ongoing training.
Custom Life Tribute: $599
(Family meeting required at least 72 hours prior to the service)
Rush Fee: $150 for services taking place in less than 72 hours
Additional Services: $50 per hour
Travel: Mileage charge for travel outside the Phoenix metro area, based on the current IRS rate.
I can serve at a funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, anniversary tribute, tree planting, bench dedication, scattering ceremony, or any gathering designed to honor the deceased.