Hollywood, CA – Funeral Memorial Service
Memorial Celebration Memorial Service with 120 family members in the church yard of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hollywood, CA. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals – Mortuary
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.
Newport Beach, CA – Memorial Service and Cremation
Memorial Celebration and Cremation Memorial celebration-of-life for young artist on a chartered yacht for 150 people departing from Newport Beach, CA. We provided the yacht including a 3h cruise, arranged for decoration, light dinner, life music and an on-board art-exhibit of the deceased’s work. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals – Mortuary
Los Angeles, CA – Visitation and Church Service
Catholic Church Service and Visitation Church Service and Visitation at San Miguel Catholic Church for an elderly lady, attended by about 80 members of her family. Father Jose Valdez held the mass, and the funeral lasted 2 hours. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals – Mortuary
Wilton Place Los Angeles, CA – Home Wake and Burial
Catholic Home Wake, Viewing and Burial Home wake of a young man killed in an accident at a private residence at Wilton Place, Los Angeles CA. We decorated the space and provided a rental casket where the decedent laid in honor for his visitation on dry ice from afternoon until the next morning. After a rosary, a…
La Puente, CA – Vewing and Cremation
Catholic Church Service, Viewing and Cremation Viewing and church service for a man at St Louis of France Catholic Church, with 100 family members and friends present. The service included a rosary and mass as well as a viewing. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals – Mortuary
Topanga Canyon, CA – Home Funeral and Cremation
Home Funeral, Viewing and Cremation End-of-Life Celebration at a private residence in Topanga Canyon, CA. About 300 people participated in a spiritual Native American and Jewish ceremony after a home wake had been observed for three days. Prior to the celebration, the body had lain in honor at home on dry ice. Immediately after the…
Los Angeles, CA – Viewing and Cremation
Baptist Church Service, Viewing and Cremation Viewing and church service for an elderly man who had passed at home. The service was held at the Baptist Church, facilitated by the wonderful Rev. Robert L. Taylor. The service included a sermon, video display, songs and beautiful testimonials from the bereaved. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals –…
Lancaster, CA – Viewing and Cremation
Church Service, Viewing and Cremation Viewing and church service for a middle-aged lady who passed away in hospital in Palmdale. The service was lovingly facilitated by pastor Steve Bloom of Grace Chapel in Lancaster, CA with approximately 80 people present. The service involved beautiful gospel music and singing. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals – Mortuary
Pacific Palisades, CA – Viewing and Burial
Tahara Ceremony, Viewing and Burial Jewish Tahara ceremony which was performed in a white garden tent in the Pacific Palisades, CA for an elderly lady who had passed away at her home. The ceremony lasted 2 hours and included a ritual purification washing of the deceased facilitated by a rabbi, a family member and two assistants.…
Los Angeles, CA – Viewing and Cremation
Viewing and Cremation Viewing and cremation for a young man at the House of Winston Chapel. We arranged for a viewing and church service, including a rental casket for a group of 100 family and friends. The service lasted 2 hours and included many moving speeches and songs. Friends – Funeral Home – Alternative Funerals…