On the day, rather than focusing on our tragic loss, Rigoberto managed to touch all of us in attendance, presenting a well constructed celebration of Elizabeth's wonderful life and enabling all of us left behind to be uplifted by the experience.

A. Alarcon

Funeral Ceremonies - A Celebration of Life

A civil funeral ceremony needs to be personal, sensitive, meaningful and respectful. Rigoberto will guide you gently to create a moment with all these attributes. Although this is not a religious ceremony, it doesn’t mean a lack of spirituality. The whole celebration is tailored to reflect the values and beliefs of you, your family and your loved one who has departed. I, Rigoberto believe in celebrating and remembering all the good things he or she gave us while among us on this plane of existence.

During the "Celebration" there will be time for reflection, time for prayer and time for family and friends who wish to tell storie or anecdotes about your departed one.

Poem

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.

Anonymous. Extract from “To those whom I loved & those who loved me”