Seattle Wedding Officiant Frank Harlan
Non-Religious Weddings for Couples of all Genders.
Celebration of LiFE
Creative, Contemporary & Unconventional Memorial Services
Seattle Officiant Frank Harlan produces and presides over Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies, Secular Unions, and Celebration of Life Memorials.
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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.​
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."
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"If your loved one were present, what would they suggest doing in their honor?"
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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.