My sympathies are with you for your loss. I am an all-faiths minister who would be honored to officiate at a celebration of life service for your loved one. It is a privilege to provide you with a respectful, dignified and joyful service during this difficult transition time by offering my compassionate heart and officiate skills. Together, we will create a ceremony which allows you to grieve the passing of your loved one while also celebrating a life well led. The ceremony gives you an opportunity to cope with your loss and find the closure you need.

Sarasota and vicinity has many beautiful locations for your service. You may choose to have your Sarasota celebration of life service in a quaint chapel such as Marys Chapel and Crocker Chapel in Sarasota and the Green Street Chapel further south in Englewood. Also available are beautiful gardens such as Selby Gardens, Ringling Museum Garden, Sarasota Garden Club, and the grounds of Crosley Mansion and Phillipi Mansion which are both located on the water.

Siesta Key ,with it's sand is so fine and white that it feels like powder, is a lovely location for a celebration of life service as are Venice, Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Boca Grande, Englewood, Lido, Nokomis, Palm Island, Manasota Key and other beach locations. There is even a floating chapel and other boats which are available for your service. If you are so fortunate to live in the Sarasota area, ceremonies may be in your home.

Blessings, Rev. Susan