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  • Weddings While Social-Distancing

    Posted by Kristabeth on April 14, 2020May 13, 2020

    After spending months planning their wedding, many couples are now faced with the reality that the wedding they envisioned may not be possible. In these days of social-distancing, gathering is discouraged if not prohibited in …

    Ceremonies, Officiant
  • Making Sense of It

    Posted by Kristabeth on April 7, 2020April 6, 2020

    Over the past few weeks, our world has been turned upside down. Before, we were able to visit with friends, go out to eat, attend concerts, gather with coworkers, and see our kids off to …

    Spiritual Transformation
  • What Makes a Ritual?

    Posted by Kristabeth on March 3, 2020

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about what makes something a ritual versus a habit or routine. Maybe each morning you drink a cup of coffee while reading the paper. Is that a ritual or a routine? …

    Rituals
  • 150 Decisions

    Posted by Kristabeth on January 28, 2020January 23, 2020

    Death, no matter how it comes, is unexpected. When my father died, after a year-long battle with ALS, his death surprised and overwhelmed us. Even though we knew it was coming, the reality of death …

    End-of-Life
  • Choosing a Wedding Officiant

    Posted by Kristabeth on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

    One of the most critical decisions for an engaged couple is who will officiate the wedding ceremony! These days, many are choosing a family member or friend to do the honors. (It’s pretty easy to …

    Ceremonies, Officiant
  • Holiday Ceremonies

    Posted by Kristabeth on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

    The basic definition of ceremony is, “a formal event held on a special occasion.” The word ‘formal’ is a little misleading. A ceremony doesn’t have to be formal in the sense of it being a …

    Ceremonies
  • Caring for Yourself as Caregiver

    Posted by Kristabeth on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019

    In my work, I’ve seen the challenges faced by caregivers. Caregiving, which is often a 24-hour job, can lead to burnout, fatigue, and mental and physical illnesses. Yet the job of caregiving does not usually …

    Spiritual Transformation
  • Why Bless Your House?

    Posted by Kristabeth on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

    One of the services I offer through Rites of Passage is House Blessing. A house blessing (also called a house cleansing) can take place when you move into a new home or anytime you want …

    Rituals
  • Rituals Build Community

    Posted by Kristabeth on September 3, 2019August 27, 2019

    Have you ever been part of a group that just didn’t seem to gel? People weren’t on the same wavelength, there were unnecessary misunderstandings and distrust? We often think of community as something that happens …

    Rituals
  • In Lieu of Flowers

    Posted by Kristabeth on August 27, 2019September 11, 2019

    In my career, I’ve officiated close to 200 funerals, memorials, or graveside services. To the best of my recollection, there have been flowers at every single one. Some of the floral displays have been elaborate and …

    Ceremonies, End-of-Life
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