Gradually opportunities began to arise to offer the ceremony to existing clients who contacted me to tell me their beloved friend was due to leave their body with veterinary help at a certain time, and this has proved to be a popular and comforting service for the family as well as the animal. What I love is how every transition is different, yet always perfect for the individual. It’s a true honour to be part of this sacred process.
How the ceremony works:
A few minutes before the appointed time I light a candle and intuitively create an altar or crystal grid for your animal which will help me concentrate the energy field as I connect in with the animal and offer healing and support, and gather anything else the animal requests to ease or enhance their experience – essential oils, herbs, remedies etc, the energy of which I send in the same way I do during a distance healing session – gently placing your animal into a bubble of protective light and comfort, instilling calm and quiet, joyful acceptance in their release and relocation into Heaven, speaking softly, or simply being present and bearing witness with them. Note, this is a non-intrusive ceremony and allows the animal to experience their transition in the way that most benefits their soul. I always follow their lead as to their needs and specific requirements.
Ceremony can take many forms and will always be as requested by the animal. I can use any combination of energy medicine from my Medicine Bag, including Reiki, Spiritual Healing, Shamanic Healing and indigenous ceremonial techniques, including gentle drumming, rattling, prayer, mantras, singing bowls, chimes and tuning forks to accompany the soul on its journey.
I call in their Guardian Angels, their Spirit Guides, Power Animals and those appointed to help them transition and ask them to gather round to assist the process. Sometimes I see Spirit animals approach to collect their friend, sometimes someone in human form, and other times I see angelic beings filled with light and love reach and lift the soul free of the body to carry them to their next place. I simply observe without interfering in the process. Anything I do see or feel I report back to their family afterwards. I do this in writing rather than by phone because it’s an overwhelming time and it’s not my place to intrude.
The altar or crystal grid will remain open for four days (in accordance with Indigenous tradition) ensuring blessings continue to be bestowed on the animal and their loved ones.
I can only offer this form of ceremony when the time of passing is known in advance, and depending on my own availability, however, I can also offer a more simple Soul Release and Farewell Ceremony which can take place within 24 hours of your animal’s passing.
