Carolyn Niethammer is an ordained civil celebrant, an award-winning biographer and the author of nine books. She is a passionate believer in the necessity and power of meaningful memorial services and other  rites of passage. She has studied rituals in many cultures.

Carolyn is a graduate of the International College of Celebrancy with a diploma in Funeral Celebrancy and holds a master’s degree from the University of Arizona.

“I was very disappointed at the generic nature of my own father’s funeral. It is now my goal that all people have a memorial service te that honors their individuality and their earthly path. Whether your loved one’s life has been modest and private or well-known and public, I will craft a ceremony that is respectful and personal.”

 Dee Cox has worked as a potter for 35 years. Her work has been sold at Tucson Museum of Art and galleries throughout Arizona and is found in numerous private collections. She is a member of Arizona Designer Craftsmen.

Dee has recently turned to making beautiful and unique urns to hold cremation ashes. The designs are spiritual, evocative of the mystery of death, and some even have a touch of whimsy.  

 “All potters from time to time are asked to make a cremation urn. When my husband died, I made an urn for his ashes and the whole concept became more personal. I wanted my loved one to be  in a place that
 is comforting, beautiful, nurturing and protective for what lies beyond.”