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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.

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Danielle's ceremony space on the Toronto waterfront before her brain surgery

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A Ceremony Before Brain Surgery

Danielle shares how she used Be Ceremonial to create a ceremony to release the grief of losing her job and set intentions for her upcoming brain surgery.

Lisa Hemingway's family gathered for the death anniversary ceremony for her dad

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A Death Anniversary Ceremony

With the help of Be Ceremonial, Lisa Hemingway created a yearly ceremony to acknowledge her dad's death anniversary after he died from cancer.

A puja ceremony with rice, water, flowers, and candles to bless the new space

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A House Cooling Ceremony in Morocco

This is the story of a house cooling ceremony Hanae Bezad created to say goodbye to the home in Morocco she grew up in.

The 43-year-old Douglas Fir Barb planted in memory of her father, Whistler Valley Trail

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A Memorial Tree Ceremony

This is the story of a ceremony Barb curated for her family to acknowledge a tree she planted for her father 43 years ago.

Alison and her partner at their Irish Pub wedding welcome ceremony

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A Wedding Welcome Ceremony

This ceremony story was shared by Alison Sagar who wanted to create a wedding welcome ceremony at an Irish Pub.

The Comfort Candle, created by Nan Marshall in honour of her dog Darby

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Rituals After A Death

A ceremony story by Nan Marshall about creating rituals after a death, especially in the physical spaces after someone has died.

A grounding moment of taking three breaths during the opening of a ceremony

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A Graduation Ceremony To Mark A New Chapter

Ashley’s sister gifted her a graduation ceremony to mark a new chapter as a Social Service Worker with a focus on Mental Health and Addiction.

Mantle tribute for Kona with polaroids, candles, flowers and cards

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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.

Kona the dog nearing the end of her life

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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.

Backyard sauna spa with a fire pit and chairs in a circle, set for a divorce ceremony

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A Family-Led Divorce Ceremony

A mom and two daughters created a divorce ceremony for their sister following a difficult marriage and divorce.