Celebrating life
…before it’s over
What if we challenged the cold and clinical views we tend to have about death and started to embrace the natural joy and beauty that comes with the ending of a life well lived? Yes, there is grief and pain involved with losing somebody we love and that feeling doesn't change, yet there is a significant amount of healing and joy that can come from embracing the end-of-life journey in a loving way that enables you or your loved one to transition with a heart full of love and memories from those who mattered most. That is what a Living Farewell is all about.
Death is part of the circle of life, but we don’t talk about it that way. Our modern culture has turned death into something that is dark and gloomy. Let’s flip the script and celebrate those we love in an authentic way… before they are gone.
Sharing our love, words of affirmation, and memories shouldn’t be something that happens after somebody dies, it should happen while they are alive and able to receive those blessings. Whether you or a loved one are facing a terminal diagnosis or nearing the end of life, we can help you plan a living funeral that is a meaningful reflection of you and the life you lived.
“As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death”
What is a living farewell?
A living farewell, or living funeral, is a gathering of those we love the most to celebrate a life before it’s over. It’s an opportunity to share cherished memories and honor someone in a way that they can receive it prior to death. For some, this is creating space within a few days for loved ones to visit one-on-one and for others is a larger gathering with lots of hugging and laughter. Each living farewell is a unique reflection of that person’s life.
Planning a living funeral can be an awkward conversation, and oftentimes someone who is in the process of dying already feels like a burden and won’t ask a loved one to help them make the plans. With thoughtful planning and compassionate communication, we can help you create a meaningful event that brings love, comfort and healing to those who participate.