A Living Funeral Ceremony is a guided, immersive meditation that invites you to confront your own mortality in a structured and supportive space. Becca of @celestialbranches will be your guide. We will go through a reflective writing ritual and a facilitated death visualization. Participants are often left feeling a greater appreciation for their daily lives and a sense of peace around dying.
An altar will be set within the space as a communal focal point for reflection and intention. You’re welcome to bring a small object or photo if you feel called.
Becca is an end-of-life guide and multimedia artist from Newtown, Connecticut with a deep commitment to transforming death-care. Her early experiences with death, including her father’s passing and the Sandy Hook shooting, have driven her passion for addressing our culture’s approach to death. Certified as a Death Doula by Going with Grace in 2020, Becca now hosts Living Funeral Ceremonies, volunteers with the Connecticut Death Collective, and advocates for green burial and home funerals. She currently resides in the upper Hudson Valley area and and hopes to continue pursuing a degree in Social Work. Becca aims to become a licensed grief counselor and is dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible support to families during their times of grief.
Tickets are $50. Space is limited.
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What to Expect at the Living Funeral Ceremony
The Living Funeral Ceremony is a 2–3 hour guided, contemplative experience centered on consciously reflecting on your own mortality. This an inward-facing, structured meditation designed to help you turn toward impermanence in a grounded and supported way.
During the ceremony, participants will be guided through:
• Nervous system grounding and settling practices
• A reflective writing exercise
• Facing their own memorial
• A guided death visualization
• Time for integration and optional group sharing
Group Size and Setting
Group ceremonies are limited to 10 participants to preserve emotional safety and intimacy. (Minimum of 4).
Most of the time will be spent sitting or lying on the floor. Please wear comfortable clothing. If you need extra pillows or would prefer to sit in a chair, accommodations can be made. Please communicate in advance.
All materials needed for the ceremony will be provided.
There will be a shared grief altar in the space. You are welcome to bring a small memento if you feel called, such as a photo of a loved one who has passed, flowers, a poem, or another meaningful object. The altar exists to honor both the losses we carry and the beauty that remains intertwined with them.