Lois Elliott, Certified Celebrant

A unique and distinct asset to White Haven Memorial Park is the position of Certified Celebrant. A Certified Celebrant is specially trained to prepare and preside over funeral and memorial services.

A Celebrant offers an alternative to services traditionally performed by a clergy person for those families who are not affiliated with a church or who do not wish to have a traditional religious service. The services are designed instead to focus on the unique attributes of the person being remembered and therefore provide a most meaningful and memorable celebration of their life.

White Haven’s Certified Celebrant is Lois Elliott. She has been officiating at services at White Haven since 1997. In 2005, she received additional training as a Certified Celebrant. She was the first person in New York State to achieve certification in this now widely-acclaimed program and has since performed hundreds of ceremonies.

Lois has gained a remarkable and outstanding reputation among families and funeral directors for providing beautiful, heart-felt services, tributes and memorials. Her commitment to provide personalized and meaningful services is driven by her ability to create a tribute that reflects the individual personality and life-style of the deceased.

Complementing Lois’ skills as a Celebrant is the All Seasons Chapel and Gathering Room. This modern yet spiritual facility provides the perfect setting for these uniquely personal services. It also offers the opportunity for a catered reception after the service. As Chapel Director, Lois can assist the family with the planning and preparation of their entire memorial event.

Lois also facilitates grief support groups and creates quarterly services of remembrance for the entire community. These services include readings, meditations, vocal and instrumental selections performed by local musicians as well as the Prayer of Names, which has become a much-anticipated White Haven tradition at each service.

Below are a few of the many testimonials from families whose funeral expectations were greatly surpassed by Lois.