Pastor Randy has 30 years experience
As a non-denominational licensed and ordained minister for over thirty years, I thank you for visiting my website. I also thank you for considering me as the pastor who will assist you, your family and friends CELEBRATE and REMEMBER the life of your loved one. I treasure the opportunity and take very seriously my role as pastor, even if you have no affiliation with my church or any church.
I am a man of faith but I will honor your family’s faith background whether it is a lot, little or none. This is your service, not mine. I hope to be asked to pray a prayer of strength for you and your family, but I also know that prayer is not always common and normal for everyone. So I will serve you in any way I can that best fits you and your family.
The service will be positive and uplifting
The service will be a warm, loving, positive and up-lifting. The words I say and how I say them will also communicate compassion, love, and hope for tomorrow. Most families today are looking for positive ways to CELEBRATE and REMEMBER a loved-one’s life.
Locations to CELEBRATE and REMEMBER
There are many venues to CELEBRATE and REMEMBER your loved one. You may be planning a traditional funeral at a mortuary, a short but intimate gathering at the cemetery (which is called a grave-side service), or an informal but personal time together in someone’s home, at a restaurant, or even on a boat. The location is not near as important as the life which is celebrated and the memories shared.
A time to say thank you
An end-of-life ceremony is not only a time to CELEBRATE and REMEMBER, but it’s also a time to say “thank you for sharing life with us.” Saying “thank you” in a formal and somewhat public way, is a main ingredient in moving towards healing. Deep healing in our hearts often begins when we humbly acknowledge our loss with others who are also acknowledging their loss.
It’s your service, not mine
The service (ceremony or gathering) will be co-created by me and as many or as few family members you would like to include. Ideally, I would love to sit down and listen to the words and hearts of those who knew the loved-one the most. Then, together, we’ll create an order of service that will reflect your thoughts and desires.
Why CELEBRATE and REMEMBER a loved one’s life?
Grief and pain is personal, and so is the process of healing. Although everyone moves through the common stages of grief differently, most people can often begins the process of healing by gathering together to CELEBRATE and REMEMBER. When stories are shared and hearts connect, healing begins.
Family is important
I would prefer to allow all the members of the family to help plan the service for your loved one. Of course, the next of kin must make the final decisions, but everyone in the family should have the ability to give their personal input.
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