Barbara Densmore Professional Celebrant

A Camp Wedding? How…’camp’!

August 13, 2010

In the USA, it’s estimated that 1 in 8 weddings are destination weddings.  While exotic locales have their cachet, in some cases your guest list may be shorter than you wish.  Aunt Effie may be unnerved at the idea of staying at a fancy-schmantzy resort. Brother Earl may not be able to take get a [...]

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Get Low: living funeral on film

August 9, 2010

The recently opened (and fabulous) movie “Get Low”, is based loosely on the story of Felix Bushaloo Breazeale who in the latter 1930’s decided to hold his funeral in advance so he could “hear his own eulogy.”  An estimated 8-12,000 people attended.
The witty film follows the original tale, with a little embellishment for entertainment’s sake.
The [...]

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The House Blessing…and Beyond

July 6, 2010
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An interactive ceremony celebrated the many riches of life and friendship for Jim and Jeanie.

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Eat, Think, and be Married

May 30, 2010
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The role of rituals in weddings, and a ritual recipe for a modern couple.

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Stillborn

May 25, 2010
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When life and death happen in the same breath, how do you cope? Some ideas about the loss of a life unstarted.

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Undertaken at Home

April 30, 2010

A recent symposium on dying elicited some interesting info about the resurgence of home funerals.

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The Divorce Ceremony: Act 1

March 22, 2010

A mindful couple set the stage for their divorce and impress family and friends in the process.

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Wedding Surprise

February 12, 2010

A random act of kindness that will warm the cockles of your heart, courtesy of YouTube.

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Local Pathfinders

January 21, 2010

An introduction to some local pioneers in intentional (and alternative) celebration.

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A Four-Legged Farewell

December 31, 2009

A touching ash scattering for a beloved canine companion.

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