JUST RITE:

Crafting custom rites, rituals, events, and meaningful moments meant to support transitions leading to a new phase of life. You have a right to write your rites…

Often, traditional rituals are prescribed by historic practices, and can exclude aspects of life that might fall outside typical rites of passage. There are many powerful thresholds within life that require conscious spiritual companionship. 

We feel that everyone- no matter who you are- is deserving of marking a meaningful moment. Many who do not identify within a predictable life trajectory find themselves outside of tradition and left without the right words or way of acknowledging all they have experienced. We also believe that not everything traditional needs to be adapted- sometimes we must create something entirely new, unique, and just right for each person. 

At times, we can anticipate a major life moment and know that something significant will be required to mark the occasion. Other times it is not until we are looking back and seeing that major transformation has occurred. We find great beauty in co-creating and cultivating ways of making sacred time and space to honor these experiences. 

We believe in justice, we believe your experience is worthy of ritual acknowledgement, and we want to make something just rite for you. 

Just Rite came about as Holli and Leah (each) have been called many times over the years to craft meaningful ceremonies for all of life's experiences. Together, they bring a combined experience of over 40 years of officiating and facilitating meaningful life moments from birth to death and beyond. They are deeply invested in working to meaningfully mark occasions for joy, create space for grief, allow for transitions, and usher in new paths in life.

Leah Friedman MA, ATR-BC/Art Therapist

Holli Berman, Cantorial Soloist Emerita

TESTIMONIAL:

I knew I wanted a ceremony to celebrate my new name, but I had no idea what that ceremony would look like. Holli and Leah helped me bring my dream to fruition. They created a ritual that celebrated who I am. They also made it possible for my friends and family to become part of the ceremony. I will always remember my naming ceremony with fondness and joy.

-- Eli Klyde