ritual. threshold. meaning.

At the most significant moments in our lives—moments of union, loss, transformation, and becoming—we are invited to pause, to honor, and to mark what is changing.

Celebrancy is the art of crafting and holding those moments with intention.

As an ordained minister and trained ritualist, I offer custom, interfaith and interworldview celebrancy services for individuals, couples, families, and communities. Whether your spiritual grounding is religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, humanist, earth-based, or undefined, I create ceremonies that reflect your values, your story, and your sense of the sacred.

what is a celebrant?

A celebrant is a guide at life’s thresholds—someone who helps design and facilitate ceremonies that honor transition, meaning, and connection.

Unlike denominational clergy, my work is:

• Inclusive and affirming of all identities and relationships
• Collaborative and customized
• Rooted in multiple traditions and worldviews
• Focused on authenticity rather than obligation

Each ceremony is crafted with care, creativity, and deep listening.

SERVICES OFFERED

Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies

Ceremonies that reflect your relationship, your values, and your vision of partnership.

Examples include:

• Traditional or nontraditional weddings
• LGBTQIA+ affirming ceremonies
• Interfaith or intercultural unions
• Elopements and micro-weddings
• Vow renewals
• Commitment ceremonies outside legal marriage

Ritual elements may include:

• Personalized vows and storytelling
• Handfasting
• Unity rituals (candles, sand, water, etc.)
• Family/blended family inclusion rituals

Funerals & Celebrations of Life

Honoring a life with dignity, depth, and care—creating space for grief, memory, and meaning.

Examples include:

• Traditional funeral or memorial services
• Celebrations of life
• Graveside or ash-scattering ceremonies
• Secular or spiritual memorials
• Virtual or hybrid gatherings

Approach:

• Trauma-informed and grief-aware
• Adaptable to family dynamics and needs
• Grounded in storytelling, remembrance, and legacy

END-OF-LIFE AND THRESHOLD RITUALS

Marking transitions that are often unrecognized, yet deeply meaningful.

Examples include:

• Vigil or bedside rituals
• Deathbed blessings or farewells
• Threshold rituals for major life transitions (divorce, retirement, gender transition, relocation, recovery milestones)
• Pregnancy loss or infertility rituals
• Adoption or chosen family ceremonies

bespoke, unique, AND custom ceremonies

Some moments don’t fit into a standard category—and they still deserve to be honored.

Examples include:

• House blessings or land acknowledgments
• Naming ceremonies (for children or chosen names)
• Spiritual initiation or re-commitment rituals
• Community healing or reconciliation rituals
• Gender affirmation ceremonies
• Anniversary or milestone ceremonies
• Rituals for organizational or team transitions

If it matters to you, it can be ritualized.

SERVICES

Each ceremony is a collaborative process where I work with you to clarify your needs and desires and make them a reality.