Your Personalized Memorial, Celebration of Life, or Funeral/Graveside Service by Seattle/Tacoma Non-Denominational Celebrant and Minister, Annemarie Juhlian

Welcome. As a Celebrant and Non-Denominational Minister, I create and deliver personalized memorials, celebrations of life, graveside/interment services and funerals throughout the greater Seattle/Tacoma and Puget Sound area. I treasure this work that I do and find great satisfaction in working with family and friends to create and deliver a very presonalized tribute to a loved one who has passed.

In so many ways, an end-of-life ceremony is an act of love. It is a beautiful way to say “thank you” to someone for having shared their life with us in a format that is deeply moving and meaningful. Working with a Celebrant offers you a religious or spiritual alternative – especially for those who are not affiliated with a church or who would prefer not to have a traditional funeral service.

In all that I do, you have my personal assurance that I will co-create and deliver a beautiful and memorable end-of-life ceremony with warmth, dignity, reverence and compassion. It is my privilege and honor to work with you to create a personalized memorial, celebration or life or funeral that is a healing and comforting process rather than a disruption to immediate family and friends.

In a lifetime, most people organize 2 or 3 memorials and/or funerals. This is my life’s work and yes, it’s not easy. But the individuals and families who often contact me want to honor their loved on in a unique and special way. I am first to admit I am always affected by the emotion at a ceremony which celebrates a person’s life. I hear very powerful stories and often feel very grateful and privileged to be a part of a family’s moment.

Grief is a journey. And a ceremony that celebrates the life of your loved one is a valuable opportunity to begin true healing for grieving family and friends.

All Faiths & Traditions Honored:

As a Certified Celebrant, I am familiar with funeral, memorial and life tribute rituals from all faiths and traditions. Whether you are religious, spiritual or secular, I have a strong working knowledge of the world’s traditions and will work with you to create a beautiful and meaningful memorial, life tribute, graveside service or funeral. And I am also familiar with the process of cremation and burial.

Using the Services of a Celebrant to Create a Personalized End-of-Life Ceremony…

As a Funeral and Memorial Celebrant certified through the Celebrant USA Foundation, I have been formally trained to create a ceremony of remembering for all faiths and traditions – whether religious, spiritual or secular. I offer a ceremonial alternative for those who would prefer not to have a traditional funeral service.

In so many ways, I am a creative, alternative ceremonial leader – and also an interviewer, creative writer, public speaker, loss and grief educator and friend.

To begin our process of working together, I set up a meeting with immediate family and/or friends. From there, I work to create and deliver a meaningful ceremony designed to joyfully celebrate and remember the spirit, character and story of your loved one who has passed away. During our meeting time, I learn the unique stories, songs, pictures and experiences that define your loved one. These memories allow me to co-create with you a “Celebration of Life” – whether at a funeral home, private home, graveside or venue of your choice.

The task of creating and organizing an end-of-life ceremony is often challenging for immediate family and friends. As a Celebrant, I listen to your stories and walk with you in organizing your service. Religious? Non-Religious? Readings? Scripture? Life Stories? Music? DVD Presentation? Candle lighting? Memory Folder? There are these details – and so many more – to consider. In this way, I can create a smooth-flowing, beautiful crafted tribute for your loved one.

What Services May Be Included:

Services often include:A thorough planning meeting at a location of your choice, a custom written ceremony that often includes comforting rituals, taking over as “planner” on the day of your ceremony so you and your family are taken care of, officiating your end-of-life ceremony, a beautiful keepsake copy of the ceremony, and more.

To learn more about funeral services in general, you can visit the FTC's consumer guide to funerals or the AARP's web pages on Grief and Loss.

Contact Annemarie

I welcome your inquiry. As I fully recognize time is often an issue, please feel free to call me anytime at 425 922 1325, send an email to annemarie@endfinity.com or complete this convenient and easy form. I will respond to you promptly.

Very sincerely,

Annemarie Juhlian