END-OF-LIFE SERVICES
Peace, Love & Blessings to you....
You are likely on this page because someone you love has recently passed—or is nearing the end of life and I want you to know I am here to support you and have a close personal understanding that grief can be tender, complex, layered, and often indescribable. I will never pretend to know exactly how you feel or what you have been through, but I am here to support you in any way I can with deep empathy and tenderness. I care about your experience of loss, no matter the relationship you shared, the history you carry, or how you’re grieving.
My role is to bring steadiness, beauty, and meaning—so your loved one's life is honored with a deep sense of respect for who they really were in life and their values, and those who remain in the living world feel supported, connected, held and seen. I want to honor your loved one with truth, authenticity and expressing who and how they chose to live their life.
Below are the three very different ways I can support their transition & rememberance.
MEMORIAL OFFICIANT & SOLOIST SERVICES
First off you should know, I’m an ordained, non-denominational minister
(Universal Life Church, ordained since 2013) and a seasoned professional vocalist.
My goal is to assist in creating ceremonies that feel personal, grounded, and true to the person being honored—while keeping everything organized and flowing smoothly for ultimate peace of mind. I want you to understand and feel like I am the right choice by perfect transparency of the process with which we will co-create this farewell ceremony.
Multiple Types of Events & Venues Supported
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Celebrations of Life
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Memorials
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Graveside Services
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Burials-at-Sea
The Process & Method of Ceremony Preparation
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I send the loved ones coordinating with me a questionnaire (that may be forwarded or shared with any surviving loved ones) that asks questions about the life and values of the deceased.
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I then write a custom ceremony with your loved ones values, faith, and preferred tone in mind.
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Guided pre-planning support: We can walk through structure, readings, guest speakers, song selections, pacing, and timing including any extra special rituals you want to include.
The Typical Structured Outline of The Ceremony
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Optional Live Music During Guest Arrival
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Thoughtful introduction + life summary (based on what you share with me)
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Optional readings: scripture, poems, blessings, cultural traditions, or meaningful passages
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Coordination of selected & volunteer speakers (family & friends): order, transitions, and timing
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Pre-Recorded eulogies, speeches or poems by attendees unable to be present or or unable to speak in front of an audience are welcome. There are many ways to include the voices of those not present or not able to speak and I want to make sure those voices are heard.
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Clear opening + closing, with any announcements or invitations for gatherings afterward
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Solo Perfomance of 3 Selected songs during the ceremony (opening / reflection / closing)
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Songs may be performed live by me or played as recordings that are sent to me prior.
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Optional Reception Performance
If the family would like I am also happy to continued support as an emcee, allowing for more continued speeches, storytelling or reading any other passages, prayers or blessings at the same or alternate location of the reception including performance of music. I offer this as an hourly charge of live performance at the same rate I charge for special events with a 2 hour minimum for anything after 4pm.
SOUND HEALING TRANSITION & GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES
Resté In Peace - Transitional Support Sound Sessions
"At the end of life, the greatest gifts we can offer are love, presence, and permission to let go."
- Celeste Barbier
What does "Transitional Sound Sessions" even mean?
I use sound healing—crystal bowls, chimes, drums, gongs, rain sticks, nature sounds, and voice—along with meaningful song and gentle ceremony to support a loved one before they transition.
When appropriate, my wife René may join me to offer Reiki energy support for everyone present, helping create a calm, held, peaceful space for both the person in transition and their loved ones.
These sessions are sometimes described as sound baths, sound meditations, or sound journeys, though the intention here is different than a typical sound bath for the living. This work is designed specifically to bring comfort, safety, and permission—supporting the person who is dying to cross that threshold with greater ease, and without fear or guilt.
This offering can be beautifully paired with hospice care and/or a death doula. If you’d like, I can refer you to a trusted death doula. Neither hospice nor a doula is required for this work to be meaningful.
Disclaimer:
These transitional sound offerings are ceremonial in nature and may feel spiritual, metaphysical, or unconventional. They are best suited for individuals and families who feel comfortable with this style of support—such as sound baths, crystals, drumming, energy work, and sacred circle ceremony.
Out of deep respect for all faith traditions, I only offer this work when it aligns with the values and comfort level of the person who is transitioning. If someone holds a strict religious belief system that would experience these practices as inappropriate or distressing, I will lovingly decline. My priority is always to protect the peace, dignity, and sense of safety of the person in transition.
This work is never meant to be persuasive or imposed. It is offered only by invitation and with full consent from those present.
Resté In Peace - Grief Sound Sessions
Small Group (5 or Less): We offer group sound healing support either the same day at an alternate location or for family groups in my private home sanctuary (5 people max capacity). Flat Fee is $350
Larger Group (6+): We offer larger group sound healing support in the venue and space of your choice. If seeking an approprirate venue, I do have a close relationship with the Oceanside Mortuary that that can offer a peaceful perfect space in their sanctuary where I have conducted sound baths for the sole purpose of Grief Support that I can refer you to (capacity 10-40 people). I can suggest other venues as well. Fees Vary.
Proof of liability insurance up to $1 million and add the venue as additionally insured if needed.
An assistant (usually her wife René Cosby) accompanies Celeste Barbier to events to help with load in and load out and some of the services rendered.
LOCAL PREFERRED PARTNERS YOU CAN TRUST
Krista Romberg, Senior Hospice Advocate
E-mail Krista Directly Here | Cell/Direct Line: (760)533-9597
Krista is a personal friend and colleague I met through the wedding industry over a decade ago. Sh moved to the Hospice Industry as a result of Covid and has found a true calling she is fiercely passionate about as it feels aligned with her purpose and heart. "Hospice is a free benefit to the patient. Truly a gift for families. Patients receive nursing visits weekly at home, twice a week baths/showers and any support the family needs from our amazing Social work teams. Medical equipment included, if needed: hospital beds, wheelchair chairs, walkers, over the bed tables, incontinence items, oxygen, meds for hospice diagnosis and more. Let our staff of professionals help guide you and your loved one safely across the threshold."
DEATH DOULA & FUNERAL PLANNING - EcoLove Transitions
Nicole Soares, Death Doula & Funeral Director
"Planning for and creating meaningful End-Of-Life Experiences"
An amazingly organized, informed and passionate professional who has recently come into my life after coming to one of her Soulful Sages events for the death community and then teaming up for an event in February 2026. At EcoLove Transitions, our team of end-of-life planners, educators, certified death doulas, and licensed funeral director help individuals, families, and communities talk about and prepare for meaningful end-of-life transitions.
FUNERAL & BODY PREPARATION- Oceanside Mortuary
Ray De La Rosa, Funeral Director, General Manager & Embalmer
"For Love & Legacy: Welcome to your funeral home"
Ray is longtime personal and professional friends whom I've performed soloist work for at his mortuary as well as held a beautiful grief support sound bath in their lovely sanctuary. He has been overseeing this family-owned funeral home in Oceanside, California, for over 2 decades. Oceanside Mortuary has been serving the area since 1924, providing traditional funeral services, cremations, personalized memorials, grief support, and pre-planning, with a focus on compassionate care and transparent pricing for diverse needs, including eco-friendly options.
PRINTING & GRAPHICS - Vertical Printing & Graphics
Laura Beulke, Owner & President
"Happily Helping Clients since 2002"
A longtime friend and printing partner, Laura can offer design and/or printing services for any of your needs: Collages, Posters, Programs, flyers, handouts, personalized greeting cards and invitations and much more. They offer really quick turnaround service, often in one business day. She is a big ally for the LGBTQIA+ Community and does a lot of donations and services for causes close to her heart. She is one of the kindest people I know, and I hope you will choose her for all your printing needs. On a personal note, she did the programs & posters for my sister-in-law's celebration of life and I've never seen any more beautiful in my entire life. They were perfect.
VENUE - Seaside Center For Spiritual Living
Amy Colliton, Facility Rentals in Encinitas
Office@Seasidecenter.org , (760)753-5786 Ext. 0828
As the new Director of Music & Meditation at Seaside Center For Spiritual Living in Encinitas, I have a close relationship with this venue. They have several areas you could potentially host a Celebration of Life or Memorial Service in the outdoor garden area, family room or large sanctuary area. You could come see this place any Wednesday night during my Inner Light Services, but you'll need to contact Amy for pricing and availability.
FUNERAL PLANNING SPECIALIST - Kate Lane
KateLaneCares@gmail.com Mobile: (925)335-9519 CA license #OK89053
Kate Lane offers compassionate, affordable funeral and cremation pre-planning designed to bring peace of mind to you and clarity to your loved ones. By thoughtfully arranging final expenses in advance, she helps relieve families of unnecessary stress and uncertainty, allowing them the space to grieve without guesswork. Kate also hosts free educational workshops and offers one-on-one guidance through her carefully selected, all-women team of care agents—so you feel informed, supported, and truly heard every step of the way.
PSYCHIC MEDIUM - Melissa De La Cruz Psychic Medium
Melissa De La Cruz, Psychic Medium
Melissa offers private a group psychic medium readings, allowing people to connect with the spirit/soul of your lost loved ones. She has helped numerous families heal and find peace through conveying personal messages from loved ones that have crossed over. She has helped those at their end-of-life and those seeking grief support and clarity.
GRIEF COUNSELING - Paula Shaw - San Diego & Encinitas
Paula Shaw, Energy Medicine & Psychology - Grief Support Counselor
“Grief is not a linear journey; it’s a complex tapestry of emotions that varies widely from one individual to another.” - Paula Shaw
Paula Shaw is a counselor and therapist that uses a variety of energy and traditional therapy based methods to help people navigate life's transitions. She specializes in working in the area of grief where as the author of the books on this topic: Grief…When Will This Pain Ever End? and, Saying The Right Thing…When You Don’t Know What To Say. She is also the host of the podcast, Bridges Beyond Grief on JC Cooley's It's Your Life Podcast
