Type of Services
The Services that I create are as follows:
- Celebration of Life (Semi & Non-Religious)
- Memorial (Semi & Non-Religious)
- Burials, including: Traditional & Natural (Semi & Non-Religious)
- Inurnments, including Traditional & Natural (Semi & Non-Religious)
- Scattering of Ashes (Land & Water) – (Semi & Non-Religious)
Client Comments
Having had a “not so great experience” when my Father passed away, I was determined to “do it right” for my Mom. You were recommended by a cousin who had retained you to handle her husband’s service, I am so thankful for your professionalism and your guidance, which made everything so easy.
Kelly J. – Port Moody, BC
I attended one of your services in June 2020 when my friend’s Mother passed away, I immediately contacted my friend to secure your contact information when my daughter passed away and I did not regret it, you did a wonderful job. Thank you.
Ella J. – Vancouver, BC
Greetings from Paris, France, | am writing to say “Merci” for the service you delivered for my Mother Madeline. It was so thoughtful and you described her as if you had known her for 20 years, YOU are a true professional. Thank you.
Professor Marie Thane
When our two-year old succumbed to cancer, we were at a loss as to what to do, Barry spent an hour with us and created a service that honoured his life, a service we will remember forever, again thank-you Barry
I got your name from a friend, you had conducted a service for her Mom and my friend was correct, you described Mom and her life beautifully.
Aaron K. – Saskatoon, SK
I would recommend Barry to anyone requiring Celebrant services in Metro Vancouver, I am sure my Mom was very proud as to how you presented her life.
Kelly M. – Coquitlam, BC
Barry, thank-you from the bottom of my heart for conducing my Mom’s service, She would have loved it Following the service we went and had a picnic in a park in North Vancouver and a few people wondered why they had not met you over the years as you encompassed my Dad’s life, as if you had known him all your life.
Kelly D. – North Vancouver, BC
From the telephone interview, to the content and delivery of the service….and two short emails, with last minute changes, the service for my Dad was unbelievable! THANK- YOU SO MUCH!
Brendan K. – Dallas, TX, USA
Barry, I cannot believe that you were able to put together the beautiful service for Ted via 1 phone call, two emails and the last minute changes. I would recommend you to anyone requiring a Celebrant.
Brianna S. – Pittsburgh, PA USA
Barry, thank-you for your great work in officiating my husband’s service. Your professionalism, attention to detail and delivery of the program made Garry’s service very touching and beautiful throughout. Your consideration of the Gay community is greatly appreciated.
Ted K. – North Vancouver, BC
Barry’s guidance in creating a beautiful memorial service for our late Father, Ralph was a God send. Like most people, we were entering the “unknown” and Barry’s recommendations for poetry, songs and Bible readings lead us to a wonderful service,the service was broadcast to Europe and several cousins commented as to how wonderful the service was. Thank you, Barry.
Doug Barber – Richmond, BC
At the recommendation of a local Funeral Home, we contacted you to conduct a “Scattering of Ashes” for my brother Tim. He requested his ashes be spread over the Fraser River. We had no idea how to or where to conduct this service and upon contact, you took control and my brother had his wish come true.
Darryl G. – Surrey, BC
When my Father requested a “natural burial” I had not even heard of such a thing, You were recommended by a local Funeral Home and I am so glad that I listened to them. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much.
Kelly M. – Vancouver, BC
3 emails, 1 brief meeting prior to the service and you conducted the Service and Inurnment for my Father, like you had known him all your life, thank you so very much.
George S. – Peace River, BC
When | attended the Celebration of Life service for my friends Mom, which you conducted | knew | had to have you for my Dad’s service. You were great, your attention to detail and recommendations regarding poetry and music were “spot on”. Thank-you
Stan C. – Abbotsford, BC
We would like to thank Barry for his guidance in creating and delivering a beautiful service for our late Father. Your suggestions were “spot on” and your comments about his life make everyone laugh. Thank you so much.
George E. – North Battleford, SK
Barry, thank you for your advice and professionalism in handling the service for my partner, he was a wonderful man and you brought his efforts concerning human rights and his love of music to the forefront. Again, thanks so much.
Bryan k. – Kelowna, BC
Not everyone is comfortable with the gay community, but you accepted us for who we were with no exception and dealt with our “over the top” demands without out hesitation, we could not have been happier.
Thank-you, thank- you thank-you, Barry
K. – Victoria, BC
Living in Germany and my Father passing away in Vancouver, created a problem for me. My Dad was not Religious, so we needed a Non Religious service. My contact at the Funeral Home recommended Barry and 3 emails later, we were ready to go. My wife and I arrived, met with Barry for 15 minutes, he made a couple of recommendations and he proceeded to deliver a service that suggested he had known my Father for 20+ years. I would recommend Barry to all requiring Celebrant services.
Michelle D. – Hamburg, Germany
Your professionalism, knowledge and experience exemplifies what everyone wishes for the perfect Professional Funeral Celebrant. And you are a great speaker.
D. Chau – Vancouver, BC
You were very patient, kind and sympathetic during our family meeting.
Sam Mah – Vancouver, BC
Your suggestions for songs, poems and prayers were great and the Order of Service was perfect.
N. Walters – Richmond, BC
Our family would like say thank-you for executing a wonderful event from Dad’s memorial.
R. Nash – Delta, BC
It was the perfect “good bye” to our wonderful Mama.
K. Hall – Vancouver, BC
I want to thank you for the beautiful service you did. Everyone was very impressed and 2 hours later in the park, we were still talking about the amazing memories that were made. You are an amazing man who understands and cares.
Emma – Edmonton, AB
This is why you are so good at what you do, thank-you.
George Edwards – Dallas, TX, USA
We were very pleased with the way you conduced the Bob’s service. Your ability to gather information and make the service enjoyable and personable is a true gift.
Gloria & Al – Regina, SK
Our family would to thank you very much the Celebration of Life service for Brian in an uplifting and professional way.
Eileen M – London, UK
The service you conducted for James gave a sense of structure and decorum to the entirety of John’s service. Thank you.
Henry – Toronto, ON
Thank you for doing such a great job. It could not have been better.
Cameron Jamison – New York, NY
I really appreciated your professionalism and sincerity throughout.
Donna E. – Glasgow, Scotland
Sarah, the Funeral Director could not have recommended a better person to handle Dad’s service.
Jan Erickson – North Vancouver, BC
As we gathered in Riverside Park, following the service, George Thoma, who knew my Dad for over 40 years thought you must have been a friend of his that he had never met, due to the way you described Dad. Thank you so very much.
Glenna Howard – Vancouver, BC