The Celebration of Life is the commemoration of one's unique contribution to humanity. Learn the steps and skills to create unique, personal and deeply moving funeral and memorial ceremonies.
This is a stand alone workshop offering a certificate of completion for the Funeral Celebrant -
it is also Level IV of The Art of Death Midwifery Training program.
Students are challenged to think outside the box during this highly interactive workshop where powerful mock funeral and memorial ceremonies are created to honor the dead.
"This was more than a learning experience, this was a sacred experience... discovering how to channel the frazzled energy of still-fresh grief into something that matters... both personally, and on a larger scale."
- Laurie Ciardullo
Topics Explored
The role of the Celebrant
Designing & producing the service
Virtual services at bedside, in the ICU, witness cremation
Creating sacred space
Writing the eulogy
Channeling the grief
Ritual and tributes
Opening and closing remarks/prayers & poems
Announcements/Obituaries/Video Journals/Programs
Pet Funerals
Graveside services/Sea Burial services
"This workshop is incredibly intense, challenging, deeply moving and so much fun!! Everyone should have this experience so they can be prepared when a loved one dies." - Kym Chartrand
Register for the Spring 2023 Webinar
Workshop schedule is Pacific Standard Time – PST
June 2023 Webinar
Friday, June 23 - 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Saturday, June 24 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Sunday, June 25 - 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Please do not make plans for Saturday evening as there will be homework. Thank you!
Graduates receive a certificate for 25 hours training as Funeral Celebrant.
This workshop is open to anyone and is also the master class for The Art of Death Midwifery training.
The fall 2023 Funeral Celebrant Training is offered in combination
with Level III, After the Last Breath
The Art of Death Midwifery Certificate Training Program consists of Levels I - IV.
Select from the webinar OR in-person options below for schedules of Levels III and IV.
Workshop schedule is Pacific Standard Time – PST
Levels III and IV Intensives
Thursday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia at [email protected].
View the details of our Death Doula Training and The Art of Death Midwifery Certificate Training below.
