Blog

This is where we share resources, rituals, education and stories from our community to showcase how ritual and ceremony can be woven into moments and milestones across the life cycle.

Our Rituals

Closing the Year with Intention

How can we close the year with intention and create our own unique rituals to acknowledge the end of the calendar year?

November 27, 2024

Dates & Events

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

How can we navigate grief during the holidays and reimagine our rituals to better support us and our community?

November 27, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Home Funeral for Our Dog

The ceremony story surrounding the death of our beloved dog, Kona and the home funeral we created in her honour.

November 14, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Rituals Surrounding The Death Of A Pet

Lately, I've been contemplating different rituals that can surround the death of a pet as our dog Kona is nearing the end of her life.

October 25, 2024

Dates & Events

Reimagining our Thanksgiving Rituals

By reimagining our Thanksgiving rituals, we can create a more inclusive and meaningful celebration for everyone.

October 10, 2024

Dates & Events

Ritual and Ceremony During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month - how can we incorporate ritual and ceremony into the pregnancy and infant loss experience?

October 3, 2024

Education

Rituals for Stress & Anxiety

What are rituals for stress and anxiety and how can they support our brain health and emotional resiliency?

October 1, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Family-Led Divorce Ceremony

A a mom and two daughters decided to create a divorce ceremony for their sister following a difficult marriage and divorce.

September 12, 2024

Education

Rituals For Menarche to Menopause

To acknowledge our menstruation journey, we need to create our own rituals from menarche to menopause.

August 30, 2024

Dates & Events

Ritual Ideas to Embrace the Fall Equinox

The fall equinox, a time when the day and night are of approximately equal length, marks a significant shift in the natural world.

August 22, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Pet Memorial Ceremony for a Beloved Cat

Danna shares the pet memorial ceremony she created for her beloved grand-cat, Boobie the Bengal.

July 25, 2024

Our Rituals

The Invisible Transitions of Life

Why is it important to ritualize the invisible transitions in life and how can we acknowledge these moments in personal and meaningful ways?

July 23, 2024

Education

Anticipatory Grief and the Loss of a Pet

What is anticipatory grief in connection to the loss of a pet, and what are some rituals that we can do to support our grief journey?

July 22, 2024

Education

Why We Need Menopause Ceremonies

What is a menopause ceremony and why do we need one? Learn how you can create your own Menopause Ceremony using our app as inspiration.

July 9, 2024

Dates & Events

New Moon Rituals

This post guides you to create personal and meaningful new moon rituals that nourish your mental well-being and foster a sense of belonging.

July 4, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Family House Cooling Ceremony

When Amy and her family sold their house and were moving, a friend gifted her family a house cooling ceremony in the app to say goodbye to their home and this chapter in their lives.

July 2, 2024

Our Rituals

Powerful Pet Loss Rituals

There are powerful pet loss rituals that can help us heal and grieve the loss of our pets in personal and meaningful ways.

July 1, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Non-Wedding Wedding

When Sam and Aaron decided to get married, they knew one thing for sure - they didn’t want a traditional wedding, they wanted a non-wedding wedding!

June 26, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Ceremony Swim For Pregnancy Loss

Larissa shares her experience after this year's ceremonial swim in the sea for pregnancy and infant loss.

June 20, 2024

Education

The Difference Between Grief and Mourning

What is the difference between grief and mourning, and what role can ritual play in acknowledging both?

June 17, 2024

Dates & Events

Rituals for a Complicated Father’s Day

Draw from our rituals in the Father Loss ceremony to help acknowledge a complicated Father's Day in a way that's meaningful and personal to you.

June 14, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Seeking Ceremony After Miscarriage

Our co-founder Megan Sheldon shared a part of her story with RTZ Hope surrounding her recurrent miscarriages and the rituals she created to support her.

June 13, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Celebrating a Dating Anniversary

Crystal and her partner Daniel created a meaningful ceremony to celebrate their 12 year dating anniversary.

June 11, 2024

Education

Why We Need Grief Rituals

Have you ever wondered why we need grief rituals? What's the difference between little g grief and big G Grief?

June 7, 2024

Education

Celebrate The Wise Woman With A Croning Ceremony

Learn how to celebrate the wise woman within with a custom croning ceremony.

June 4, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Creating an Abortion Ceremony

This is Lisa's story about creating an abortion ceremony almost 30 years later to finally acknowledge her experience.

June 4, 2024

Dates & Events

Celebrating Summer Solstice

The summer solstice represents a powerful invitation to honour change and embrace new beginnings by marking these natural transitions in time.

June 3, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Trying to Conceive After Pregnancy Loss

Madison shares her story creating a ceremony for trying to conceive after pregnancy loss using the Be Ceremonial app for guidance and support.

May 28, 2024

Dates & Events

Why Graduation Ceremonies Matter

Why do graduation ceremonies matter, and how can we create rituals that are both personal and meaningful, rather than relying on a standard template?

May 24, 2024

Education

Finding Meaning in Milestones: Why Ritual Matters

How can we find meaning in the milestones we face, and why does ritual matter during those times of transition?

May 23, 2024

Ceremony Stories

A Guided Grief Meditation from a Death Doula

Death Doula Lauren Seeley shares a guided grief meditation she offers her clients, helping them connect with the memory of their loved ones after they die.

May 21, 2024

Our Rituals

The Invisible Grief of Motherhood

No one tells us about the invisible grief of motherhood. Moments we aren't sure how to talk about, let alone acknowledge with ritual.

April 28, 2024

Our Rituals

The Lost Art of Growing Up: Why Ritual Matters More Than Ever

Adolescence is a time of tremendous transition, yet in many secular cultures, we've lost a crucial element in navigating this passage: ritual.

April 19, 2024

Education

Stepping into Wisdom: Why We Need Rituals For Elderhood

It's important that we step into our wisdom as elders and better understand why we need rituals for initiating people into elderhood.

April 10, 2024

Education

The Power of Ritual in the Parenting Journey

In the tapestry of family life, rituals and ceremonies serve as threads that weave the fabric of our relationships tighter.

March 30, 2024

Education

Prioritizing Employee Mental Health

We've recently launched our employee wellness plan for non-profits, social enterprises, and other values-aligned businesses.

March 26, 2024

Our Values

The Power of Legacy at the End of Life

Living our legacy before we die is essential when it comes to leading a fulfilling and meaningful life, and for easing the transition into end-of-life planning.

March 20, 2024

Dates & Events

International Women’s Day and the Wisdom of Ritual

International Women's Day is a global occasion dedicated to honoring the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality.

March 8, 2024

Dates & Events

Rituals for the Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox marks the official beginning of spring, a season often associated with renewal, growth, and rebirth.

February 20, 2024

Education

The Need for Ritual in Our Relationships

It's easy to overlook the profound impact that rituals and ceremonies can have on our health, our well-being, and our relationships.

February 14, 2024

Education

Tapping Into The Creative Genius of Ritual

How can tapping into the creative genius of ritual support us as we move through times of change and transition in life and in death?

January 22, 2024

Education

Chronos and Kairos Time: Rituals To Navigate The Depths of Time

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it's fitting to delve into the ancient Greek concepts of time — chronos and kairos time.

January 10, 2024

Ceremony Stories

Be Ceremonial In My Pocket

Christa recently shared how important her relationship with ritual is, not only in her own life but in the lives of those she cares for.

December 20, 2023

Dates & Events

The Power of Rituals at the End of the Year

As we approach the end of another calendar year, the transition to a new year offers an opportunity for reflection, release, and renewal.

December 18, 2023

Ceremony Stories

My Birth Closing Ceremony

I created a Birth Closing ceremony with my daughter on her 7th birthday to let go of one story and reclaim a new one.

December 12, 2023

Our Rituals

Modern Coming-of-Age Rituals in Secular Society

There is a growing desire for modern coming-of-age rituals in secular society to support to our kids as they move into adolescence.

December 6, 2023

Education

Let’s Demystify Death

Here are a few of our favorite resources that offer you new ways talk about end-of-life topics and help demystify death, dying and grief.

November 28, 2023

Ceremony Stories

The Creative Alchemy of Rituals

Kate shares a conversation about the creative alchemy of rituals and the ceremony-shaped hole so many of us are experiencing.

November 26, 2023

Our Rituals

6 Rituals That Can Help Manage Stress

Follow our guide to preventing burnout with 6 self-care rituals that can help manage stress in your daily life.

November 17, 2023

Ceremony Stories

Closing the Year With Ritual

Dorothy shares how she closed the year by creating a ceremony that helped her release the previous year and set intentions for the new year.

November 15, 2023

Education

The Ring Theory Can Support You During a Crisis

The Ring Theory is a strategy that involves drawing a series of concentric rings to support someone who is in the midst of a crisis.

November 14, 2023

Our Rituals

Creating New Rituals During the Holidays

We explore the importance of creating new rituals during the holidays, even in the face of grief and separation and during times of change.

November 9, 2023

Education

Rituals to Acknowledge Our Moods

We explore the power of daily rituals in acknowledging and processing our moods and emotions for self-care and mental health.

November 8, 2023

Ceremony Stories

Farewell to a Family Cottage

Karen shares her House Cooling ceremony as she brought her family together to say goodbye to their cottage, a place that held 45 years of memories.

November 7, 2023

Our Rituals

Daily Rituals for Self Care

Explore the benefits of incorporating daily rituals into our lives and the impact it has on our mental health and overall wellness.

October 23, 2023

Education

The Healing Power of the Sea: Rituals for Mental Wellness

We explore the power of ritual, the mental wellness of being by the ocean, and the positive impact on our mental health and well-being.

October 17, 2023

Dates & Events

Rituals to Embrace the Autumn Equinox

We explore the significance of seasonal times of transition, and share some universal rituals to embrace the autumn equinox.

September 20, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A Celebration of Life Fit For A Matriarch

When Nan’s mother died, she wanted to create a celebration of life that would honor her mother’s life and legacy in a meaningful way

September 20, 2023

Our Rituals

A Wildfire Grief Ritual To Connect Us

Here's a wildfire grief ritual to connect us and help acknowledge what we might be holding in the midst and aftermath of wildfires.

August 18, 2023

Our Rituals

How To Be A Travelling Ritualist

Kate Love, our Director of Learning, shares her top four tips on how to be a travelling ritualist and create rituals on the road.

August 13, 2023

Education

How Moon Rituals Can Boost Your Well-Being

Our Moon Ceremony guides you to choose moon rituals to boost your well-being, offering a sense of connection to the natural rhythms and seasons in this world.

August 5, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A Reclamation Ceremony After An Organ Transplant

Ali Hiebert shares the story and the rituals behind her reclamation ceremony after an organ transplant, where she reclaimed her voice and her power.

July 24, 2023

Our Rituals

3 Rituals To Quiet a Busy Mind

Psychotherapist Kate Love shares three rituals to quiet a busy mind, each one taking 5 minutes or less.

July 17, 2023

Education

The Science of Awe and the Power of Ritual

Discover the science behind the power of awe — and how you can experience more of it through rituals and ceremonies.

July 13, 2023

Education

Why We Need Celebrants

Learn what a celebrant is, why they are needed, and how can they can help us create rituals that honor the moments and milestones we face.

July 5, 2023

Ceremony Stories

Complicated Grief and Father’s Day

William Turner Heath, a funeral director and end of life doula, shares why he’s holding grief this Father’s Day surrounding the estrangement from his father.

June 18, 2023

Education

The Neuroscience of Ritual

What is the connection between neuroscience and ritual, and how can we draw on rituals to calm and reset our nervous system?

June 12, 2023

Ceremony Stories

Grief and Father’s Day ~ A Bereaved Father’s Perspective

Father's Day can be filled with celebration, but it can also hold complicated emotions for those with more complex experiences of fatherhood.

June 7, 2023

Dates & Events

How to create a Summer Solstice Ceremony

Celebrate the first day of summer on June 21 with our customizable rituals, creating a solstice ceremony that's unique and meaningful.

June 5, 2023

Education

The Role of the Death Doula

Learn how death doulas are transforming the end-of-life experience with compassion, companionship and ceremony.

May 30, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A Celebration of Life after MAiD

Christina shares how Be Ceremonial supports her with ritual ideas when she creates celebrations of life for people around the world.

May 26, 2023

Education

6 women-led companies disrupting the funeral industry

These 6 women-led companies are disrupting the traditional funeral industry and re-imagining how we approach death and dying.

May 9, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A TFMR Birth Story

Ali Hiebert explores the connections between life and loss within the context of ritual and ceremony, following the loss of her son Paris.

April 28, 2023

Ceremony Stories

Motherless Mother’s Day

Our Director of Learning and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) Kate Love shares her ritual inspirations for a Motherless Mother's Day.

April 23, 2023

Dates & Events

Mother’s Day Grief

Mother's Day is often filled with celebration and joy. Yet, Mother’s Day can be complicated, especially for those who are grieving.

April 23, 2023

Our Rituals

The Unspoken Grief of TFMR

How can ritual and ceremony offer a framework for grief when it comes to terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons?

April 18, 2023

Education

The Power of Ritual in Grief

In times of loss and uncertainty, find ways to honour your grief and your gratitude with the power of ritual.

April 14, 2023

Ceremony Stories

How to Host a Grief Walk

Helen used Be Ceremonial to create a unique and meaningful Grief Walk Ceremony for the palliative care committee that she volunteers with.

April 5, 2023

Our Partners

Direct Cremation and the Way We Think About Death

With the rise of direct cremation services, people are realizing they have more and more options when it comes to death care.

March 28, 2023

Education

The Importance of Ritual in Organ Transplantation

Explore the role of rituals in transplantation and how to create a holistic approach to care before, during, and after an organ transplant.

March 25, 2023

Education, Our Rituals

4 Rituals to Celebrate Spring Equinox

Learn about the Spring Equinox and step into a new season with intention and gratitude with the help of these customizable rituals.

March 15, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A 40th Milestone Birthday Ceremony

Nicole Sammut created a Closing the Year ceremony to say goodbye to her 30s and welcome her 40s in true ritual style.

March 7, 2023

Our Rituals

Reclaiming your birth story

Reclaim your birth story by taking the time to pause, reflect, and be intentional with how you remember and share your birth experience.

February 28, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A Liver Transplant Ceremony

Ali created her own liver transplant ceremony to help her heal and release what she needed to let go of before and after her surgery.

February 21, 2023

Our Rituals

The importance of a divorce ritual

A divorce ceremony is a way for individuals (and their community) to process and grieve the end of a marriage or long-term relationship

February 2, 2023

Ceremony Stories

My Virtual Crone Ceremony

Helen created a crone ceremony to acknowledge the importance of a milestone birthday and help initiate her into this next chapter of life.

January 26, 2023

Ceremony Stories

A Memorial Do-Over

For Nicki it was important to honor the one year anniversary since her grandma died with an intentional and meaningful do-over memorial.

January 19, 2023

Ceremony Stories

My End of Year Ceremony

RoseAnne created a Closing the Year Ceremony drawing from our rituals to let go and move into the new year with intention and authenticity.

January 10, 2023

Our Rituals

The Most Popular Rituals and Ceremonies in 2022

In 2022, thousands of ceremonies were created from people in 14 countries around the world. Here are the most popular ceremonies and rituals!

January 4, 2023

Our Rituals

New Year Rituals: From resolutions to intentions

This year, we invite you to forget about resolutions and instead focus on setting positive intentions, identifying your values, and creating meaningful rituals.

December 26, 2022

Dates & Events

Winter Solstice Rituals

Draw inspiration from these rituals to create your own Winter Solstice ceremony and acknowledge this time of transition as we move from darkness into light.

December 14, 2022

Education

Rituals for grieving this holiday season

Grief during the holidays can be especially challenging. Take extra care of yourself and those around you with these grief rituals.

December 8, 2022

Our Rituals

4 Rituals To Help You Close The Year

Draw from our curated rituals to create your own closing the year ceremony and acknowledge the past year in a way that feels right to you.

November 30, 2022

Education

Coping with the death of a pet

Memorialize the life of your pet and weave their legacy into your daily life with meaningful rituals and intentional ceremony.

November 14, 2022

Our Rituals

Remembering Death Anniversaries

A death anniversary ceremony is designed to help mark an anniversary, holiday or special date connected to a loved one’s death.

November 8, 2022

Ceremony Stories

Johanna’s Fairy Door

Stephen and Kim drew inspiration from Be Ceremonial to acknowledge the one year anniversary since losing their daughter Johanna.

November 7, 2022

Education

Breaking the silence on death and grieving

Acknowledging what is both deeply personal and universal in grief helps give voice to the joys and sorrows of life.

October 27, 2022

Ceremony Stories

Creating a Grief Ceremony

Be Ceremonial gave me the structure, language, and confidence I needed to host a grief & remembrance ceremony for my Mother-in-Law.

October 17, 2022

Our Rituals

A Guide to Planning a Celebration of Life

A celebration of life can help create meaningful opportunities for everyone to express what they're holding and come together as a community.

October 14, 2022

Our Rituals

Rituals for Pregnancy & Infant Loss

What are some rituals for pregnancy and infant loss? Losing a baby is often made harder by the lack of ritual and ceremony being offered.

September 29, 2022

Ceremony Stories

A Ritual Story for a Celebration of Life

Be Ceremonial’s Legacy Jar ritual gave me new insight into the power of ceremony as I helped plan a Celebration of Life for a friend.

September 26, 2022

Education, Our Rituals

Cold Water Rituals: 4 Benefits of Cold Plunging

Learn about cold water therapy and how to turn cold plunging into a ritual that nourishes your mind, body, and soul.

September 19, 2022

Our Rituals

5 Rituals to Mark the Fall Equinox

Acknowledge the change in seasons with these secular rituals to reset, restore, or replenish your own wellbeing.

September 9, 2022

Ceremony Stories

My Crone Ceremony

I was initiated as a Crone on my 60th birthday on a glorious day surrounded and held by the elements of fire, earth, water and air.

January 15, 2022

Ceremony Stories

A Pet Loss Ceremony

Losing both of my cats just four months apart led me on a journey to find peace, acceptance, and healing through ritual and ceremony.

December 8, 2021

Ceremony Stories

A Stillbirth Ceremony

We moved through the ceremony creation process slowly, giving the parents time to choose rituals that felt meaningful for their baby.

April 22, 2021

Our Values

Appropriation or Appreciation?

How can you ensure that the rituals and ceremonies you're participating in aren't causing harm or appropriating from another culture?

March 2, 2021

Ceremony Stories

Holding Space For Grief

We live in this death-denying, grief-denying culture. We are all going to die, and yet we rarely talk about it.

February 17, 2021

Our Values

Our Ceremony Acknowledgment

This is our ceremony acknowledgement and commitment to being in right relationship with ritual and ceremony.

January 1, 2021