Frank Harlan | Seattle Wedding Officiant
Non-Religious Weddings for Couples of all Genders.
If your loved one were present, what would they suggest doing in their honor?
Be Creative - Be Irreverent.
Play their Favorite Music.
Create a Memory Table of Personal Items.
Memory Boards of Photos and Snapshots.
Have Friends and Family Share Stories.
Share their Favorite Food and Beverages.
Have a Guest Book for Messages.
Celebration of LiFE
Memorial Services for Non-Religious and Secular Humans
Humanist Celebrant, Frank Harlan Frank offers creative, contemporary, and fun ways to remember a loved one who has completed their life's journey. His Celebration of Life Memorial is a ceremony that acknowledges loss and celebrates a human being without employing religious rituals. Frank works with his clients in planning, organizing, and hosting the program.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service presided over by Frank is a ceremony that acknowledges loss and celebrates a life without employing any religious content or rituals.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is a ceremony that acknowledges loss and celebrates a life without employing religious rituals. A memorial service is often more practical than a traditional funeral service, especially if the guest of honor has donated their body to science, was cremated, composted, or is simply not available (i.e. lost at sea, MIA, 9-11, COVID, etc.).
"I have often found it strange at memorials or funerals to have a stranger to the deceased presiding over such an intimate affair... but now I see what a gift of compassion you have and what a relief that provides to the family and others, not having to coordinate such an event on top of everything else."
~ Kevin Hoover
A speaker at his friend John's Memorial Service.
"Thank you Frank. Everyone really liked the ceremony. It was really helpful for us to mark my Mom’s passing in a way that was unique and appropriate and to have someone so invested officiate the ceremony. It was a great comfort in our grief. People really opened up and it was amazing to hear about Judy’s impact and how people felt about our family in general. It was good to laugh as well as cry together. ~ Carey Nelson
A Celebration of Life Memorial service can take place any time; from a few days to several weeks following a funeral or cremation. And can take place anywhere from community center, art gallery, back yard, deceased’s favorite park, or restaurant.
"It was a celebration of his life -- people laughed, and cried, and cheered, and hugged each other. That's how I want people to say good-bye to me after I'm dead."