Funeral Planning and Consulting In California

Did you know that embalming is completely optional with very few exceptions? Did you know that you can have a viewing at your home without a funeral director? Or that you can build your own casket? And have you heard about the options of having your cremated remains sent to space?

While a funeral home gives you only options they can sell, we are here to present you ALL the options available so that you can make an informed decision and create a funeral that truly reflects you and your loved one.

We are your unbiased travel guide to the afterlife. No hidden agendas, no upselling, no unnecessary costs! We are here to educate you and advocate for your funeral choices, rights, and needs. We answer your questions and guide you. We never push you!

Additionally, we are passionate about personalized and creative funerals where families can be as hands-on and engaged as possible. Our mission is to help you create ceremonies that will leave a lasting impression, just like their life.

A blue book titled 'I'm Dead, Now What?' is placed on a white round table. A vase of pink and white flowers is in the foreground, partially obscuring the book.

Our Approach

Planning a funeral can be extremely stressful. But it can also be a very rewarding experience - yes, even joyful - with the right ally by your side. Regardless of whether a loved one has already passed or you are planning in advance, as a licensed funeral director in California and consumer advocate I will help you navigate Californian funeral laws and explain all your deathcare options to you.

You have control over how much or how little you want us to assist you: from a one-hour consultation to extensive funeral planning services and directing, we are here for you!

We want to empower families to create memories that are tailored to their personalities.

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Black and white picture of casket with flower and pall bearer gloves
Black and white picture of casket with flower and pall bearer gloves

What we do:

  • Present all the disposition options available to you in California and where to find them

  • We advocate for your rights as a consumer and your freedom to grief in your own unique way

  • Educate you on what California law requires and does not require during a funeral

  • Consult you on what documents to have ready in the case of death

  • Help you plan a truly personalized ceremony and assist you in creating unique rituals that you can integrate into the memorial or funeral service that you have already planned

  • Guide you on how to do a home funeral or spend time with your loved one before funeral home pick-up

  • We can accompany you when meeting with the funeral home to support you as an advocate

  • Assist you in finding the right type of memorialization that suits their personality and interests

What we Don’t do:

  • We never receive any commission or any incentive to recommend services or products!

  • We never push you to choose anything you do not want

  • We do not give legal advice or prepare and file legal documents for you

  • We are not a funeral home or associated with one

  • We do not handle your loved one’s body or any disposition

 

In-person and remote options

We are located in Long Beach, CA but we serve ALL OF CALIFORNIA. Typically, our consulting sessions are done remotely but if you reside in Los Angeles County or Orange County, we can arrange for in-person consultations.

  • "Very sweet and attentive"

    —Former Customer

  • "I had many questions and Sara was able to guide me"

    — B.

  • "Thank you so much for your care and compassion during this difficult time."

    — The L. Family