About Jim Lauder, MA, SFO, Ordained Celebrant

Jim is an Ordained Celebrant and Franciscan who belongs to the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi. He has over twenty years experience in counselling and facilitation. He is currently enrolled in ongoing theology studies at the Masters degree level. Additionally, he is a cancer survivor and author of Fear, Valor, Humour, a story about his healing experience. Jim brings to his work a deep sense of compassion, sensitivity, spirituality, and a wealth of knowledge about the human condition.

What is especially unique about the services Jim provides is the concentrated time he spends with your family to create an inspirational, life-centered, special farewell, which is focused on the story of a person’s life.