Ceremonies and Rites of Passage

More people are discovering nature-centered spiritualities and are looking for new ways to celebrate the important times in their lives. As people from different faith traditions and cultures create families through marriage, having children, or living together in intentional communities, they may find that the traditions of modern society do not fit their needs or may be non-existent.

I collaborate with people to create a personal ceremony that celebrates their life journey and gives voice to their worldview and spirituality. I specialize in interfaith, pantheist, and pagan rites of passage – from baby blessings to coming of age, marriages to funerals.

• Baby Blessings and Namings
• Coming of Age
• House Blessings
• Handfasting, Weddings, and Same-sex Unions
• Elderings
• Vigils for the Dying
• Funerals and Memorial Services

To create and officiate a ceremony, I charge on a sliding scale as follows:

• Simple ceremony with one consultation: $100 – $250
• More complex ceremony with three-four consultations: $200 – $400

I also require coverage of transportation costs for trip over 30 miles from downtown DC, plus overnight accommodations if needed.