About Me
Welcome!
Known in the community as Deacon Deb, I have been doing weddings, funerals and baptisms since 2018. I love what I do and I am deeply grateful and honoured to be a part of your special celebration.
My families say I am funny and make them feel comfortable when they are nervous. I would love to meet you and share your unique "love" story, in either a wedding or a celebration of life.
Love is Love - proudly inclusive!
As an ordained Deacon with a local inclusive community church, I am actively involved in the community. I volunteer as a friendly visitor with a local long term care home in Fort Erie and with Hospice Niagara in St. Catharines. I am also a member of the Fort Erie Seniors Advisory Committee.
Annually I have a vendor's booth with the Fort Erie Pride event in June and run a fun & whimsical photo booth for families. Stop by to meet me, take photos at our booth, or share in our safe space!
Credentials
St. Francis Seminary
Pastoral Chaplain - seminary training - ordained into order of Chaplain (2017)
Funeral and Grief Training - celebration of life ceremonies and working with bereaved families (2017)
Pastoral Ministry - seminary training - ordained into order of Deacon (2018)
Douglas College
End of Life Doula and Grief Training - Brev.1100 (2020)
David Kessler - Grief Specialist
Certified Grief Educator Training (2021)
Affiliations in Good Standing
Ontario Wedding & Event Business Network
Death Doula Network of BC
Canadian Alzheimers Association - Niagara Region
Dementia Support Group Niagara
Hospice Palliative Care Niagara
Canadian End of Life Care Network
