Funeral Celebrant Services

When it comes to modern-day funerals and memorial services you have many options. In fact, you can design exactly the ceremony you or your loved one wants. The trouble is, the process of creating such an important celebration of someone’s life can be overwhelming–especially if you are planning the ceremony while you are grieving. To help, many people now turn to a funeral celebrant.

Our Celebrants

What I Provide

Personalized Events Tailored to Your Family

I will work closely with your family to plan every aspect of the celebration for your loved one. This includes a one to two hour meeting in person or virtually. Together, we'll plan for the type of ritual you'd like to have, select readings from Scripture or other sources, and consider music and other details. Following that meeting, I will plan a service and eulogy tailored to your family and your loved one's legacy.

Funerals and Memorial Services

A more traditional funeral or memorial service can take place at a funeral home or church of your choice. I will work directly with the funeral director or church staff to coordinate the logistics. Whether you choose to have the body present in a casket or a service following cremation, the gathering will celebrate your loved one's life and legacy and allow others to join you in an important time of reflection and remembrance.

Unique Celebrations of Life

For some, a more out-of-the-box event is called for. This could be at a favorite restaurant or bar, a park or near a lake, in a home or event space. Regardless of location and type of program, we'll celebrate your loved one's life in way that will be remembered for years to come.

Wakes and Burial Site Services

In addition to a traditional funeral or memorial service, some families choose to have a wake service the night before, often at a funeral home following a time of visitation. This can allow for a time of prayer and/or the offering of stories and remembrances of your loved one's life.

You might also choose to have a short service at the time of burial or inurnment of ashes. This can happen at any cemetery, including Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Costs and Fees

Like the funeral or memorial service offered for your loved one, my fees are tailored to your family's needs. At the time of the initial consultation, we will discuss fees and payment arrangements.

Most celebrant fees are $400, with additional fees for additional time and services, like a burial service or wake. This fee includes the initial phone consultation and a one-to-two-hour family planning meeting.

For services conducted outside of the Twin Cities metro, a mileage reimbursement will be required. For services at a further distance from Minneapolis, travel and lodging needs will be discussed with the family.

Testimonials

Read what others are saying about the services Eric provides families in celebrating the legacy of cherished loved ones.

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