Copyright Rev Starla Northcutt 2010
| Reverend Starla Northcutt |
| Funeral Minister / Officiant |
| Remembering Well |
Death is a private affair.......
Funerals used to be held in the home or attended church and in some
areas, still are. But today a lot of funerals are conducted in a mortuary or
a particular room designed especially for this. Sometimes they are
conducted in a mausoleum.
areas, still are. But today a lot of funerals are conducted in a mortuary or
a particular room designed especially for this. Sometimes they are
conducted in a mausoleum.
Many times a traditional funeral is not chosen for a variety of reasons.
Some choose only a graveside service. For others there is a private burial
with a memorial service held days or weeks later. And there are yet,
private ceremonies held for family & close friends; ceremonies both
public and private in the dispersing of ashes, if cremation has taken
place.
Some choose only a graveside service. For others there is a private burial
with a memorial service held days or weeks later. And there are yet,
private ceremonies held for family & close friends; ceremonies both
public and private in the dispersing of ashes, if cremation has taken
place.
Unless you belong to a church finding someone to perform the funeral rite
can be a daunting task.
can be a daunting task.
So what do you do when you are unchurched, yet want to have a service
that gives due respect for the life that is over?
that gives due respect for the life that is over?
Your funeral director can arrange, (along with other details) for someone
or you can choose from his list of available clergy. You can also rely on
referrals from family and/or friends.
or you can choose from his list of available clergy. You can also rely on
referrals from family and/or friends.
Depending on your circumstances, you may want to choose a funeral
officiant. Why?
officiant. Why?
Maybe your family is represented by multiple religions; spirituality is
defined in many ways. Or maybe you want a ceremony void of any religious
references.
Maybe you would like the service held in a special place that reflects the
lifestyle and/or personality of the deceased, such as a golf course,
university chapel, or restaurant. Or maybe the deceased was not active in
a church community but requested scriptures & prayers for their service.
defined in many ways. Or maybe you want a ceremony void of any religious
references.
Maybe you would like the service held in a special place that reflects the
lifestyle and/or personality of the deceased, such as a golf course,
university chapel, or restaurant. Or maybe the deceased was not active in
a church community but requested scriptures & prayers for their service.
There is no one way to have a funeral. How you honor the life of your loved
one is a personal choice. The clergy you choose should be able to comply,
within reason, the wishes of the family or friends, whether the service is
spiritual or civil in nature.
one is a personal choice. The clergy you choose should be able to comply,
within reason, the wishes of the family or friends, whether the service is
spiritual or civil in nature.
Though the healing process may take many years, it can begin with the
funeral ceremony. Mourning is very personal. No one can presume to
know how you feel. No one can tell you how you should feel. Try to find a
clergy who understands.
funeral ceremony. Mourning is very personal. No one can presume to
know how you feel. No one can tell you how you should feel. Try to find a
clergy who understands.
Prices
Funeral and Graveside Service .............
$245.00
Funeral or Memorial Service only...........
$165.00
Graveside service only............................
$135.00
Grief Counseling (spiritual)...................
$30.00 per session
Funeral officiants are not supported by any religious or other organizations.
They are independent professionals.
They are independent professionals.
513-442-5877
| Please leave a message, if no answer. I will return your call as soon as I get your message |
About Starla
Starla is an ordained, nondenominational minister.
Though she has had a successful wedding ministry for many years, she
feels she has been called to use her unique abilities for those in need.
She is both professional and tender as grief has touched her life in a
very deep & personal way.
Allow her words to comfort you in this most difficult time.
Though she has had a successful wedding ministry for many years, she
feels she has been called to use her unique abilities for those in need.
She is both professional and tender as grief has touched her life in a
very deep & personal way.
Allow her words to comfort you in this most difficult time.
A funeral provides the liturgy where, for a brief few moments, grief can be
somewhat contained while the final separation takes place. It can be a
time of grace for all.
somewhat contained while the final separation takes place. It can be a
time of grace for all.
But a funeral is a public occasion. Grief is borne by only the
immediate family & close friends & that small band of bereaved
gather together for comfort.
immediate family & close friends & that small band of bereaved
gather together for comfort.
About Grieving
Sadly, death is part of our life. We each must face saying
goodbye to someone. Some will be old, some will be young.
Some will be acquaintances, some will be dear to our hearts.
goodbye to someone. Some will be old, some will be young.
Some will be acquaintances, some will be dear to our hearts.
Coping with death, loss & grief is as individual as each person.
This journey places one in the category of "bereaved". It encompasses
the psychological, social, spiritual & actual physical elements of your life.
Learning to cope with & adapt to is part of the grieving process. It will
determine not only your present but your future, as well.
the psychological, social, spiritual & actual physical elements of your life.
Learning to cope with & adapt to is part of the grieving process. It will
determine not only your present but your future, as well.
Grief counseling & grief therapy (clinical with the specially trained) are
not for everyone and are not 'cures' for the grieving process.
Counseling & therapy are opportunities for those who seek support to
help move from only coping to finding a new 'normal' in their lives.
not for everyone and are not 'cures' for the grieving process.
Counseling & therapy are opportunities for those who seek support to
help move from only coping to finding a new 'normal' in their lives.
** If grief has lead you to thoughts about suicide, please call immediately
your doctor, mental health clinic or suicide hotline.
your doctor, mental health clinic or suicide hotline.
| Learning to Live Bereaved |
There is help and there is hope, living bereaved.
Healing Hearts
