has always created rituals and celebrations to honor, to carry, and to integrate life experiences. She currently works as a hospice nurse and an end-of-life issues educator. BS-Education; RN; CT (Certified in Thanatology); Certified Spiritual Counseling Facilitator.

has been led to this work by a lifelong interest in all things traditional and an incurable zeal for "doing it myself." Embracing the old adage "one learns by doing," he believes in the soul satisfying and healing heart-hand connection. He wishes to share this experience with others.

Both Jean and Michael are completing their certification as home funeral guides through Final Passages: Home Funeral Ministry under the direction of Jerri Lyons. More information about her, as well as Final Passages,
can be found at www.finalpassages.org