Memorable ceremonies that reflect the unique life and spirit of your departed loved one
Hello, my name is Miranda. I am a traveling funeral & memorial celebrant based in New Mexico.
I create personalized and healing ceremonies that symbolize your loved one’s life - And the meaning they have on yours.
The Benefits of a Celebrant
I help organize the funeral/memorial service from beginning to end, which alleviates stress on you and the family
I write a personalized eulogy and lead the ceremony
I listen to the needs of the family while honoring any wishes your loved one requested
I am ideal for families or individuals who are spiritual, but not religious. And for those who don’t identify with a particular religion or church
As we plan the ceremony, I can offer creative ideas, rituals, music, and readings that will uniquely honor your person
As a celebrant, I honor all lives. Regardless of age, gender, race, or manner of death I believe every life deserves to be recognized
Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.
- Rumi
Services Offered
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Out-of-State
Funeral and memorial services are extended to families throughout the U.S.
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Funerals
Funerals, Graveside Burials, National Cemetery Ceremonies, Home Burials, Cremation Ceremonies
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Memorials
Memorials, Celebration of Life Ceremonies, Community Vigils
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Living Wake
A special opportunity to honor your loved one before they pass away.
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Grief Healing Memorials
Did you not get the chance to speak at your loved one’s service and now you feel ready?
Did you not have the opportunity to create a ceremony?
It’s not too late…
Every month, I select a poem to share with all of you.
“To Honor You” is dedicated for April 2025
To Honor You
by Connie F. Kiefer Byrd
To honor you…
I get up every day and take a breath.
And start another day without you in it.
To honor you…
I laugh and love with those who knew your smile
And the way your eyes twinkled with mischief and secret
knowledge.
To honor you…
I take the time to appreciate everyone I love,
I know now there is no guarantee of days or hours spent in their
presence.
To honor you…
I listen to music you would have liked,
And sing at the top of my lungs, with the windows rolled down.
To honor you…
I take chances, say what I feel, hold nothing back,
Risk making a fool of myself, dance every dance.
You were my light, my heart, my gift of love, from the very highest
source.
So every day, I vow to make a difference, share a smile, live, laugh
and love.
Now I live for us both, so all I do,
I do to honor you.
Family Testimonials
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Miranda gave the eulogy at my husband of 42 years’ memorial service at Berardinelli Funeral Home in Santa Fe in November 2024. She was recommended by the funeral home. What a gift to me and my family to meet and get to know Miranda in the relatively short time we had leading up to the memorial service. Miranda is gifted and exceptional at drawing out the essential details of a person’s life, threading that information into a compelling story, and creating a memorable testament to my husband’s life. She included my husband’s children from prior marriage into the service which was much appreciated and effective. Don’t hesitate to bring Miranda into your life. I and my family wholeheartedly recommend her.
Ellen Stone
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Miranda is a professional, authentic, and thoughtful person who helped us all through a difficult time. Once you talk with her you’ll see her kindness and appreciate her.
Evan Curtis
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When my father passed away, I was met with so many responsibilities and difficulties. It is not an easy task to schedule a funeral service while dealing with loss. Thankfully I met Miranda. Miranda was kind, respectful and understanding toy family and I. She went about and beyond when speaking with us about my father and writing his Ulogy. The Ulogy beautifully represented my father and the amazing life he had lived. I am truly thankful for Miranda and her services. She helped me honor my father. I wholeheartedly recommend her services. She really cares and has so much love to offer!
Amanda Patteson
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Miranda helped me prepare a service for my brother who had been deceased for several years, but had never been honored. It was now time to recognize him and help us all come to peace with his life and death. Miranda helped me plan a ceremony in such a sensitive manner, gently leading me through the process. The information she gave me about the elements of a ceremony (I had never planned one before) and particularly the role and function of the eulogy were invaluable. Because of her support, I was able to plan a ceremony, and write and deliver a eulogy that was very special for me and my family. I felt as though the service helped the whole family heal from the loss of our brother. I cannot emphasize enough how comfortable Miranda made me feel; her empathy and kindness was so heartwarming. I am so grateful for all of her knowledge and support through this challenging time.
Julia Stephens
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Miranda is truly one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever met. We found her via referral from a funeral home when we were struggling to find someone to assist with our Mother's graveside service. We were so lucky she was available on short notice and willing to travel to Los Alamos from Santa Fe. Miranda took the time to get to know us, our family and most importantly our mother. She listened, asked questions and incorporated everything we spoke about into the eulogy. She suggested a few additions to the ceremony which made it special and I truly believe our mom would have loved her. Miranda is beautiful inside and out and she will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. We would not hesitate to recommend her for any service.
Stacey L.
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We hired Miranda to present a beautiful memorial and eulogy. We were so happy with her services. The eulogy was beautifully written but once it was presented, it meant so much more. Our guests commented on how great the celebration of life was and that was thanks to her work. We thank her for creating a lasting memory that we will cherish and that honors our family member in the best possible way.
Nikki