Funeral, Memorial, and
Celebration-of-Life Ceremonies
Joan Bogwill, Certified Celebrant
Serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hillsborough, and Miami-Dade Counties
Custom Ceremonies That Honor Your Loved One's Life
One of the final gifts you can give your loved one is a custom ceremony that celebrates their life with honor and meaning. Compassionately, I gather stories and special memories about your loved one. Then, with heartfelt passion, I design a ceremony using selected readings, music, rituals, symbolism, and engaging storytelling that celebrate your loved one's life and legacy.
Trained as a ceremonial specialist, I am here to create a personalized experience that reflects your loved one's beliefs and values and to ensure that the ceremony truly reflects the person you are honoring.
I will:
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Meet with the family for two hours in person via Zoom or Facetime to listen to stories and memories of your loved one
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Identify ways for the family to contribute to the ceremony
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Research, write, and officiate the ceremony
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Allow the family to revise or enhance the content
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Work seamlessly with other funeral professionals
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Provide you with a keepsake of the ceremony
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Serve with compassion, respect, professionalism, dignity, and humility
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Free travel costs if less than 30 miles from Estero
A Word About Fees
The fees for a custom funeral or celebration-of-life ceremony can vary depending on the ceremony's complexity, length, and location. Schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your needs and to receive a quote.
"It wouldn't have been as special without you telling my mom's story so creatively and with heart. Everyone felt her life in the room. We're all very thankful."
"In my grief, I wanted to leave all the planning up to Joan. But in her gentle way, she encouraged me to think about how I wanted to best honor my husband's life."
"Joan speaks with such strength and groundedness. She is confident but in a gentle and calming way."