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12 Best Funeral Poems

A funeral or celebration of life is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the loved one who has died, and funeral poems have a way of allowing us space to grief and process due to their creative nature. During times of grief and sadness, it's normal to struggle to maintain normal rhythms and routines. ...

Meet Lauren Hunter

Lauren Hunter is a freelance writer, author, HSP-trained life and book coach, musician, and celebrant who loves exploring the big picture of the journey we are all on together. She is the author of two books: Leaving Christian Science and Write Your Journey. Lauren lives in Northern California with her husband and their four children.

Lauren Hunter | Funeral Celebrant, Musician, & Life Coach

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Johnny Burke

16:42 18 Oct 25

Lauren has been leading worship at our church for several years now and is very skilled musically and vocally. She always ties into the audience with an overwhelming sense of love and care that is able to lead us into a sense of calm and peace and makes for an amazing worship time! I highly recommend her!

Andrea Hurst-Hamburg

16:00 18 Oct 25

Lauren Hunter—A True Light in Our Community:
I am blessed to know Lauren, a wonderful woman of God. As a Worship Leader, she inspires and leads with her beautiful voice and deep connection to the divine while creating a safe atmosphere allowing worshippers to open up to the Spirit of the Living God.

As a funeral celebrant, her sensitivity and compassion provide comfort to grieving families, honoring each life with grace and love.

Beyond her roles, Lauren is genuine and a supportive friend who embodies Christ’s love. I wholeheartedly recommend her—her service is a true blessing!

Marta Estevez

23:52 17 Oct 25

Lauren did a wonderful job planning and leading the funeral for our dear friend. She guided the family through every decision with kindness and ease, making a difficult time a little more manageable.The service was thoughtful and heartfelt, and Lauren spoke with warmth and sincerity. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a caring and professional celebrant.

Lysa Golden

22:06 17 Oct 25

I attended a friend's celebration of life that was officiated by Lauren. Her warm and sincere presence set the tone for a beautiful time of celebration and sharing.

Louise Leverett

21:09 17 Oct 25

Lauren officiated my Mother's celebration of life service and we could not have asked for anyone more caring and loving. She also beautifully sang several of my Mother's favorite songs. It was wonderful to have one person who could handle both the officiant role and provide the music.
Thank you Lauren ! The whole family appreciates everything you did !

Connie Spade

19:58 17 Oct 25

Lauren was absolutely wonderful at my loved ones funeral this year. She is so kind, compassionate snd very professional. Her voice is angelic and she officiated the funeral so well. It went so smoothly. She is supportive in every aspect of a very difficult time.

Response from the owner 20:23 17 Oct 25

Thank you for your kind words, Connie.

Jathan Good

19:11 17 Oct 25

Lauren is amazing. She has a wonderful way of connecting deeply with people very quickly, making you feel welcome, seen, understood and loved. Her heart for people and for God are evident. And yet at the same time she is very respectful and professional, meaning she follows through with what she says, and does a great job at whatever needs to be done. She is an excellent communicator, speaking with clarity and emotion. She's also a wonderful musician and songwriter!

Response from the owner 20:23 17 Oct 25

Thank you, Jathan! You are a wonderful champion of others. I appreciate you!

Kathy Alexander

05:48 09 Oct 25

Lauren Hunter was incredibly caring and compassionate as she led my mother’s funeral service. She took the time to learn about my mother’s life and our family, offered kind guidance as we planned, and checked in often to see how I was doing. The service was heartfelt, personal, and exactly what my mother would have wanted. The music she performed was beautiful and added such a special touch. I’m deeply grateful for the comfort and care she provided during a difficult time.

Response from the owner 19:29 15 Oct 25

It was an honor to serve your family, Kathy! Thank you for your kind review.

Angelique McQueen

19:23 08 Oct 25

Lauren was absolutely amazing for the family she helped serve!

From start to finish, her warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail truly makes any ceremony unforgettable. She takes the time to get to know the families and their loved ones life, and crafted something that felt perfect.

We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant recommendation for our funeral home — highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable ceremony!

Response from the owner 18:47 15 Oct 25

Thank you so much for your kind words, Angelique! It's always a joy to work with the exceptional staff at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks.

Niamh Ann

19:37 26 Jul 25

Lauren Hunter is a truly exceptional celebrant. She stepped in during a very emotional and difficult time and gently guided me through the process of planning my mom’s service with compassion, grace, and professionalism. From start to finish, Lauren had a thoughtful plan in place and helped bring calm and clarity when I needed it most.

Her kindness and caring nature shone through every step of the way, and it’s clear she was meant to do this work—it takes a special person to hold space for others in times of grief, and Lauren does it with deep empathy and respect. I’m so grateful she was part of this important moment in honoring my mom’s life.

Response from the owner 18:39 30 Jul 25

Niamh, Thank you so much for allowing me to serve your family during a difficult time. You were a pleasure to work with and I appreciate your kind words. Blessings, Lauren

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