There’s no single right way to say goodbye.
Some people want a pastor. Some want a playlist. Some want their sister in a sequined jumpsuit reading a poem between songs. This is where you explore what makes a ceremony feel like you.

This page includes guidance for:

• Designing a ceremony rooted in personal meaning, not tradition
• Leading your own farewell (yes, you can do that)
• Blending faith, culture, creativity, or none of the above
• Honoring complexity — love, conflict, humor, and grief all get a place
• Supporting families and friends who want to lead with love, not perfection

You don’t need a pulpit to hold power. You need presence. You need voice. You need choice.