Inclusive funeral education
Funeral guidance that protects who you are and who you love.
Fond Farewells offers clear, inclusive funeral education, practical planning tools, classes, and speaking for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and the professionals who serve them.
Free resource
Start here. It's free.
Get the Funeral Decisions Starter Checklist — a practical, no-fluff guide to the decisions that matter most, written for people who want to be prepared without being overwhelmed.
Where do you want to start?
Planning for yourself or someone you love
Whether you're thinking ahead or navigating a loss right now, I have practical tools, guides, and classes to help you make informed decisions — without the overwhelm.
Explore planning resourcesBooking education or speaking
Looking for a keynote, workshop, or training for your organization, conference, or community? I bring real expertise and a perspective that's hard to find anywhere else.
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Meet Rachel
An experienced funeral director who tells you the truth.
I'm Rachel, a licensed funeral director and embalmer with more than a decade of experience helping people make difficult decisions with greater clarity and fewer regrets. I provide honest, inclusive funeral education for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, chosen families, and the professionals who serve them. Expect practical guidance, human conversation, and the occasional well-timed joke.
I speak on
- LGBTQ+ inclusive funeral planning
- Legal and practical preparation for chosen families
- End-of-life documents every queer person needs
- Inclusive funeral care for professionals
- Creating meaningful, affirming memorial services
Every life deserves a farewell that reflects who they truly were. No exceptions.
Live classes
Live classes are coming.
I'm building a series of practical, interactive classes on funeral planning, protecting chosen family, documenting your wishes, and creating farewells that actually reflect the person. Be the first to know when registration opens.
Resources
Practical tools, when you're ready.
Guides, workbooks, and planning templates are in development. Join the resource list to be notified when they're available.