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Steve Lawrence<\/p>\n

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What do you do as a Funeral Celebrant?<\/h2>\n

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I work with families and friends to co-create ceremonies that make their loved one\u2019s life story the centerpiece of the ceremony. I put forth my best effort to \u201cHonor a Life Like No Other With a Ceremony Like No Other<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Why did you become a Celebrant?<\/h2>\n

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My first college degree was in Human Services, and I chose that field because I have a deep desire to connect with people and be of assistance when they are in need. My second degree involved Journalism, and I have written over 2,000 stories for publication over the past 25 years. I really love telling a person\u2019s story, and one of my most cherished sayings is \u201cEvery Life Story Deserves To Be Told, And Told Well.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Becoming a Funeral Celebrant was a natural and compelling pathway to combining these skills and values.<\/p>\n

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Your promotional material states that you put forth an effort \u201cto turn spectators into participants.\u201d Does this mean everyone has to stand up and speak?<\/h2>\n

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No, it does not. I make sure everyone who co-creates the ceremony has an opportunity to contribute some story, or poem, or memory, and I can read any of these offerings if the person chooses not to do so. If the person wants to share publicly, but needs some guidance to do so, I am trained to help. Sometimes, people change their mind at the last minute, and I can adjust to any such developments. The main theme is, \u201cThe more personal a ceremony is, the more powerful it is<\/em>,\u201d and the ultimate goal is to assure that the loved one\u2019s story is told, and told well.<\/p>\n

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Where are the services held?<\/h2>\n

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If a family chooses a Funeral Celebrant to celebrate their loved one\u2019s life, does that mean there cannot be a \u201creligious\u201d component?<\/h2>\n

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No, the basis of my mission is to make sure the ceremony is exactly what a family wants. It is common for a clergy member to read some Scripture, and the Celebrant to work with the family and friends to tell the person\u2019s life story. However, many families do choose a Celebrant because they do not have a significant connection with a church but want to have a meaningful ceremony\/celebration.<\/p>\n

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