About Alex (she/her)
“Hi! I’m Alex, Certified Funeral Celebrant
and self-proclaimed Life Storyteller.
I believe that stories have the power to provide comfort
and healing during life’s most difficult moments.
As a Certified Celebrant and Funeral Officiant, my goal is
to honor your loved one by telling the story of their life
with authenticity and creativity.
We’ll work together to create the perfect gathering or ceremony that tells the story of who your loved one was in life and
how their death has forever changed our world.
We’ll incorporate the unique values, customs, and beliefs of your loved one through storytelling, readings, music, and more.
Together we’ll celebrate their life and ensure their legacy lives on.”
Services
Storytelling
A unique service prepared with only your loved one in mind; the story of their
life that goes beyond
the typical eulogy.
memorial magazine
Written & curated by Alex, this
one-of-a-kind magazine-style keepsake entitled “LIVED.”
is a copy of your loved one’s story alongside cherished photos .
*An add-on to Storytelling services.
Video creation
A compilation of photos
& video clips that showcase your loved one’s personality;
pairs perfectly with the verbal or written storytelling of
your loved one’s life.
Video services can typically be provided by funeral home, but are available through Alex when that is not the case.
“I had never heard of a eulogist before, but after meeting Alex and hearing her recount stories of my uncle in her special way, it changed my perspective of a eulogist! Her respectful speech and silly anecdotes of him were on point.
He would have been proud!”
“Where we struggled to convey our feelings, you so beautifully spoke the right words to ease everyone’s grieving. We connected with you immediately and knew without a doubt Mom would have loved you. I know she was looking down with approval and gratitude as you gave her such an amazing send-off. Thank you for speaking the words we couldn’t.”
Thank you so very much for being an important part of Dad’s celebration. We are so appreciative of your time, your experience, your patience, and your kindness. Thank you for listening, learning, and telling Dad’s story!
FAQs
01. What is a funeral celebrant?
A Funeral Celebrant is someone who has been trained and certified to prepare and officiate a funeral or memorial service that is customized to reflect the life and personality of the person who has died.
A Celebrant meets with the family or loved ones of the deceased to gather stories, listen to memories, and take down any information that might be helpful when preparing the service.
The Celebrant then spends 8-12 hours writing a completely customized service focused entirely on your loved one. They will use supporting poems, quotes from favorite books, song lyrics, or religious texts to help reflect who the person was in life, but the overall focus is on telling their life story.
Together with the celebrant, the family has the opportunity to create a unique ceremony that not only honors the life lived, but also helps those who are mourning take the necessary first steps on their journey of grief.
02. Who should use a funeral celebrant?
ANYONE and EVERYONE. One of the most beautiful aspects of a Celebrant-led funeral or memorial service is that there are no rules.
Here are some common reasons to invite a Celebrant to officiate the service:
- To work alongside another officiant, allowing the Celebrant to make sure memories & stories are shared in a cohesive manner while the the Pastor/Priest/Rabbi/Imam/etc. focuses on delivering a spiritual or religious message
- When asking a religious leader to conduct services does not align with the beliefs of the deceased and/or survivors
- To combine important elements from multiple religious or cultural backgrounds
- For a unique service that includes quotes from books, movies, or songs rather than religious texts
- For a service that is “spiritual but not religious”
- For a service that doesn’t mention god at all
- For a service that includes opening prayer and maybe a reading of scripture, but no sermon
- For a service completely focused on the life and memory of the deceased
And the list goes on.
03. how much time does a celebrant need to prepare?
On average, 3 to 4 days notice is ideal, but when and if more time is allowed, it is always appreciated.
The celebrant will have an initial meeting with you that typically lasts around 2 hours. This is the time where you share memories and stories that the Celebrant will use to prepare the service. Following that meeting, a couple of days to complete the necessary 8-12 hours of writing and plan for any other details is preferred.
04. where do celebrant services take place?
Anywhere you’d like! Celebrant-led funeral and memorial services can be held at the funeral home you’re working with, at a religious institution, a public park, golf course, or the comfort of your own backyard. If you have a place in mind, we can make it happen.
Do you have questions that haven’t been answered here?
Send them to Alex using this contact form or by emailing her at info@alexadamscelebrant.com
Every life holds a story
and every story is worth sharing.
Alex Adams, Certified Celebrant
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