Heartcrafted Ceremonies

About Susie Cunningham and Her Celebrant Services

As a Funeral Celebrant I work closely with the family and together we craft a ceremony that truly celebrates the life of their loved one.

I offer non-religious alternatives for a Memorial that's limited only by one's imagination, giving a great deal of attention to authentically representing your loved one, their core values and beliefs.

A special part of every Memorial I officiate is reading the original Life Story I've carefully written about the honoree.

A ceremony that truly reflects the life starts by considering the inclusion of selected readings, poems, music or song, storytelling, meaningful symbolism or photo montages.

I spend time with family and friends, hearing their stories,  looking through pictures in the family scrapbook, and gathering their memories.

I love to craft a custom ceremonies that contains only the elements that seem appropriate for the life being honored.

It could include a Henry David Thoreau verse or a funny twisty passage from Dr. Seuss; soft music by a flutist or a boisterous marching drum corps; a candle lighting ritual or a ceremony with Military Honors at Willamette National Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life ceremony should be as unique as the person. Let me be your guide.