FAQ
What is the difference between a living funeral and an actual funeral?
The traditional definition of the word "funeral" is as follows: "The ceremonies honoring a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation"A living funeral, or a "pre-funeral" is intended for a person who is not yet dead. This happens in numerous formats all over the world and manifests itself in different forms. The ceremony's intention is not to function as an actual funeral or a living wake where family and friends are invited to celebrate the participant's life. Rather, the ceremony supports the participant via facilitating the acknowledgement of mortality and creating a space where connection to death, dying and grief is upheld as essential.
What is the cost to attend?
Each ceremony is offered for $47 per participant for the group sessions and $135 for private sessions. If financial considerations are a barrier please do not hesitate to contact me.Who is a living funeral for?
A living funeral is for anyone curious to experience an exercise in acknowledging their own mortality. It is an intensely personal and potentially challenging event intended to allow for connection to death awareness.Do I have to be at the end of my life to experience a living funeral?
No. This ceremony benefits any person willing to engage in death awareness and in recognizing their own mortality.Is this private, or will others be around?
Currently, group offerings are my main offerings but if you are interested, you can reach out for a private session. Booking a private ceremony can allow for more control over the space, for instance it is possible to hold a ceremony in your home. The group ceremony is first come first serve and open to the public. There are 6 slots for group sessions. The dynamic of a group session includes bearing witness to one another, a powerful element that embraces our interconnectedness.