Ceremonies

Not every important moment fits neatly into a category.
Some are joyful. Some are heavy. Most are both.

I officiate ceremonies that mark change — moments when something ends, something begins, or something needs to be named in front of witnesses.

This page outlines the kinds of ceremonies I hold. Each one is approached with the same principles: careful language, thoughtful pacing, and respect for the people in the room.

Weddings & Commitments

Public commitments deserve more than borrowed language.

I officiate weddings and commitment ceremonies that are personal, grounded, and intentionally written. These ceremonies prioritize clarity over spectacle and meaning over performance.

This includes:

• weddings
  
  

• elopements
  
  

• vow renewals
  
  

• non-legal commitments
  
  

• second marriages
  
  

Each ceremony is written from scratch and delivered with calm authority.

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Funerals & Memorials

Loss deserves honesty and steadiness.

I officiate funerals and memorials that make space for grief without rushing it, softening it, or turning it into something it isn’t. Humor is welcome when it belongs. Silence is respected when it’s needed.

This includes:

• funerals
  
  

• memorial services
  
  

• celebrations of life
  
  

• private or family-only gatherings
  
  

Each ceremony is shaped by the life being remembered — not by expectation.

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Living & End-of-Life Ceremonies

Some people want to mark their own leaving.

I offer living memorials and end-of-life ceremonies for individuals who wish to speak directly to loved ones, reflect on their life, or gather people intentionally before death.

These ceremonies are handled with exceptional care, discretion, and respect for emotional boundaries.

Other Rites of Passage

Not every meaningful transition has a standard script.

I also officiate ceremonies for:

• life transitions
  
  

• personal closures
  
  

• departures or endings
  
  

• moments that don’t fit a formal category
  
  

If a moment matters and needs to be witnessed, it may belong here.

A Shared Approach

Regardless of the ceremony type:

• language is written intentionally
  
  

• tone is calibrated carefully
  
  

• the room is held steady
  
  

• nothing is rushed or padded
  
  

I don’t use templates.
I don’t impose belief systems.
I don’t perform sentimentality.

The work is to witness — clearly and responsibly.

Next Steps

If you’re considering a ceremony and aren’t sure where it fits, that’s fine.

We can talk it through.

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