Ziri Rideaux, Owner and Funeral Director, grew up in her family tradition of Shamanism which includes communication with the ancestors who are highly honored and frequently consulted for guidance. In her early twenties, Ziri volunteered in various hospices and accompanied about 200 dying people through their transitions. After losing both parents and a number of close friends to cancer, Ziri became acutely aware of the lack of support for the dying and their loved ones in our current society. She conceived FRIENDS Funeral Home in order to help people embrace the dying process in natural ways, without fear and awkwardness. Ziri’s hope is to make death a profoundly meaningful experience for all involved that brings people closer together and reaffirms the beauty and value of life AND death.

Walnut, CA – Home Wake Sikh Funeral

Past Events

Home Wake Sikh Funeral Ceremony at the home of deceased grandmother, including washing the body in self-made yoghurt as is Sikh custom and dressing her, followed by ceremony and witness cremation where the son pushed the button to ignite the fire for the cremation with the family present. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals…

Van Nuys, CA – Witness Cremation and Ceremony

Past Events

Witness Cremation and Ceremony Hari Krishna Ceremony and kirtan including viewing prior to witness cremation in Van Nuys, CA for about 100 friends and family members. As per their wish, the guests painted the cremation container and brought drums, ceremonial items and a spiritual facilitator inside the cremation hall, prayed and played during the witness insertion.…