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What are Life-Cycle Celebrants?

We are professionally trained ceremony specialists who believe in the power and effectiveness of ceremony and ritual to celebrate life's milestone events.
We collaborate with our clients to create and perform personalized ceremonies that reflect the beliefs, philosophies of life, and personalities of our clients.

Services

I provide officiant services to interfaith weddings, funerals, baby namings, house blessings, renewal of vows and any other life-cycle celebrations in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC areas.

Weddings & Same-Sex Unions

Anniversary & Vow
Renewals

Funerals & End of Life Ceremonies

House
Blessings

Baby
Namings

Healing & Transition Events

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Lynne is dedicated to creating a memorable, life-impacting and life-changing experience for you.

MEET LYNNE

"My passion is to honor the unique life stories which stand behind a memorable, sacred and loving ceremony."

Lynne Garvey-Hodge is a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® with over 30 years experience leading a variety of celebratory worship services for a variety of events. Her focus is to serve and embrace people from all walks of life, by offering first class Life-Cycle ceremonies that are customized to meet the needs of all parties involved.

Testimonials

The following are testimonials from individuals who have worked with Lynne.

It is rare to find a person whose words not only communicate concern and caring but are inspirational and life-enhancing, as well. Lynne Garvey-Hodge is such a person. My association with Lynne has enriched my own faith and helped me welcome each day with purpose and celebration.

JORDAN T.

Brother Historian & "C-Suite" Officer, a U.S. National Museum

For over 25 years, I have seen Lynne display her many talents in planning and delivering both celebratory events as well as those in which there is great grief and sorrow. A woman with great empathy and caring, Lynne can always be counted on to be a consistent voice for hope and a brighter tomorrow.

JANET McC.

Sister PCUSA Elder & Leadership Consultant

My very good friend & neighbor died. The church asked Lynne to speak about Dorothy at her funeral. Lynne has a calm, soothing voice and spoke about Dorothy in a kind, creative and comforting manner. Lynne has a genuine caring presence that makes you want to listen.

MELANIE H.

Friend, Neighbor and Memorial Service Attendee

Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even unto it's end.

- JOANNE HARRIS

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