CELEBRATION OF LIFE
You wish to pay tribute to a loved one in an authentic way
and different from traditional funerals?
I am here to support you in this process and help you create a unique moment.
Together, we will design a ceremony that is both meaningful and memorable.
to honor the life of your loved one while taking care of those who remain.
My intention is to support you in getting through this difficult time with compassion.
My name is Laurence Sauvageau-Fresco.
As a compassionate celebrant, I am committed to using my attentive listening and creativity to craft a unique and meaningful ceremony in honor of your loved one or beloved animal companion. I also offer support services whenever you need it.
In this world where the frenetic pace of life pushes us constantly forward, I am convinced that we need to pause, gather, and celebrate life's important milestones together. As for funeral ceremonies, they play, in my opinion, two essential roles: honoring the deceased and caring for those left behind.
Driven by my interests and a quest for continuous improvement, I regularly participate in training courses on topics related to grief and death, as well as topics related to life such as support, yoga, sound meditations, and therapeutic clowning.
I am a member of l'Association des Célébrants de la Vie and a volunteer with Palliacco, an organization that supports caregivers, the terminally ill, and the bereaved. I have established a trusted partnership with Salo Funéraire Roland Ménard inc. and am available to work with you in the Laurentians region.
I invite you to consult the section about my services and to contact me if you would like to know more about what I can offer you. I am bilingual and I offer services in French and in English.
Certifications and Training
Member of l'Association des Célébrants de la Vie
Grief Educator certified by David Kessler
Funeral Celebrant and Death Doula training with Erin Mirelli
Formation de Sensibilisation au deuil with Praxis
Classical yoga instruction with Aloha Yoga
Yoga Nidra teacher training with Transformational sleep
Services Offered
"The ritual does not solve a problem, it celebrates something:"
our grief, our sorrows, our joys, our hopes, our dreams, our darkness.
It makes our lives a dance where every step has its reason for being!
It reminds us that other humans have walked this path before us.
- Paule Lebrun
Support
Individual support, private group support, or community support​
Sharing Circles
Workshops
Rituals
Ceremonies
Personalized ceremonies to honor the life of a loved one or beloved pet
Celebration of life (funeral)
Funeral ceremony
Commemorative ceremony
Well-being
Various options for introspection
and taking care of oneself
Guided meditations
Yoga sessions
Sound Journeys
Puis, soudainement, la vie nous rattrape. Celle qui, paradoxalement, se définit par la mort. C’est d’ailleurs parce qu’elle a une fin que la vie est si précieuse et mérite autant qu’on en prenne soin. Qu’on s’émerveille et qu’on la célèbre. L’éphémère nous oblige à aimer plus fort, à vivre plus vrai.
On réalise que de mettre son ego de côté est souvent libérateur. On s’ouvre aux autres pour mieux aimer. C’est peut-être là le plus grand cadeau de la mort: elle nous éveille. Elle nous rappelle que tout passe, que rien ne peut être tenu pour acquis. Et que c’est justement cette fragilité qui donne à la vie tout son sens.
Quand on comprend que tout peut s’arrêter demain, on n’attend plus les grandes occasions. On dit merci. On dit je t’aime. On prend le temps. On est là , pleinement. Même si on n’y arrive pas toujours, on essaie. Et ça fait du bien. Pour moi, aimer plus fort, c’est oser être soi, lié aux autres. Bien que ça nous rende parfois vulnérables, ça nous rend aussi plus forts.
Aimer plus fort parce que tout peut s’arrêter demain - Laure Waridel
In addition to being a funeral celebrant, I am a yoga and meditation teacher. I deeply believe in the importance of cultivating gratitude, inner peace, and self-love on a daily basis.
In my sound offerings and meditations, I incorporate various vibrational instruments such as crystal bowls, Indigenous-style flutes, chimes, and more. My greatest sources of inspiration are animals and nature, which I adore. Through each vibration, I hope to serve the common good, helping others reconnect with their inner light and profound joy.
If you'd like to experience my offerings, I invite you to check out my profile on Insight Timer (a free app). I regularly post meditations and audio offerings there.
You can also discover them directly via the widget integrated into my site, right here: