Joan Schwartz

With over 17 years experience as a dedicated funeral attendant & celebrant, I pride myself in my ability to listen carefully to everyone I serve. Each family is different and completely unique. I am here to assist you and your family in creating the ceremony you need, to honour and celebrate your loved on with respect and sensitivity to your beliefs.

I work closely with my families to create a variety of ceremonies including non-religious secular and spiritual services. I can also assist in planning ceremonies where different members of a family have different beliefs. Together, we will personalize your service and arrange your choice in music, readings, ceremonies, prayers, and any personally expressions of creativity and love. It can be as simple or elaborate as you would like. The most important thing is that the ceremony suits your and you loved one.

“I believe that families who create meaningful funeral plans not only experience the closure everyone says they need, but also experience a good beginning in the journey of moving forward in their loss and life transitions,"

• I obtained my lay ministry certificate

• I Offer pastoral care at the General & Pasqua Hospital in conjunction with the archdiocese

• Current & Active C.W.L member

• Decades of experiencing walking along side families during their time of loss.