Tracing the journey of a life well-lived.

Personalized Funeral, Memorial, & Committal Services, Custom Rituals, & Heartfelt Eulogies.

My Mission

My mission is to ensure that every life is honored truly, and its essence felt deeply. I believe the grief we share is simply the sacred price of love, and that a genuine, personal farewell is a vital part of the human journey.

Stepping away from tradition does not mean stepping away from grace; I believe you do not have to sacrifice ritual or beauty to craft a secular service that is profoundly comforting, beautifully grounded, and authentic to a life well-lived.

Who I Am ...

Open journal with pen, surrounded by lit candles and a vase of flowers on a wooden table.

My name is Celia and I have spent 17 years walking alongside families during some of life’s most tender transitions, including more than a decade as a licensed mortician and funeral director. As a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, I seek to craft ceremonies that honor the stories that shape us.

I believe that every life should be honored and celebrated. Remembering our loved ones through storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to keep them close. Funeral ceremonies are essential spaces for reflection, connection, and healing, and I am honored to help families create meaningful tributes that truly reflect the lives they celebrate.

What I Do ...

Funeral & Memorial Services

I take the raw, loose threads of a lifetime and create a ceremony that celebrates your loved one's unique essence. You retain ultimate approval over the final script, ensuring every memory is accurate and every emotion feels safe. Together we create a sacred space where grief is shared and a memory is honored.

Committal and Graveside Services

These services are shorter and more intimate than a full funeral or memorial service, centered on the solemn act of committing the body to its final resting place. In this brief but deeply meaningful moment, I craft language that holds space for tenderness, presence, and the final steps of a life’s journey — offering families a simple, heartfelt farewell shaped with care.

Obituary Composition

In the tender days after a loss, finding the words to honor a lifetime can feel impossible. I will hold the pen for you, transforming the weight of your grief into a lyrical heartfelt tribute. Using your stories, I will compose an obituary you can post with pride.

Contact Me

I understand the urgency of this time and will respond to your request within 24 hours.

Story & Scribe Ceremonials

(410) 929-4756 celia@sasceremonials.com

410-929-4756