Monday, April 6, 2009

Harbor Lawn Cemetary Costa Mesa 1-9-2009











Harbor Lawn Cemetery, in Costa Mesa
.http://www.dignitymemorial.com/was the location for this lovely service. It was my pleasure to minister to this grieving family. During the service they found out that another family member had passed away. they asked me if I could bring my harp to the next funeral, located in another state!

Crestlawn Cemetary Riverside 12-10-2008







Many of the funeral homes offer a Remembrance service to those who have lost loved ones. These poignant services offer much inspiration for the many attendees. A choir sings, I play the harp and all who attend are allowed to light memorial candle and hang an ornament in honor of those that are no longer with us. This particular service was held at Crestlawn Cemetery in Riverside.

Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church-Riverside 7-19-2008





This was a huge memorial celebration held in a massive church. Many well-wishers attended this service. They had a wonderful mike on the harp and I was using my Salvi harp. I could not play a wrong note! Never sounded better, if I do say so myself.

Patriot Guard Riders











By far, the most interesting funeral I have ever played for. This groups who's motto is "standing for those who stood for us" arrived at this service to honor a fellow soldier. I went home and got my helmet after the service was over and rode to the next destination on the back of a Honda Gold Wing. They rode in the "Missing man" formation. It was moving and exciting at the same time. http://www.patriotguard.org

Crestlawn Cemetary Riverside 10-28-2008







Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Cemetary is located just blocks from my home. I love to be so close to home!

Orangebelt Funeral Directors Show 7-29-2008





















The annual Orangebelt Funeral Directors Show http://www.orangebelt.org/was held at the lovely Ontario Marriott Hotel . http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ontca-ontario-airport-marriott/
This is a dinner mixer for the vendors to proudly display their wares that are necessary for any funeral director. I brought my harp and made lots of contacts.















Holy Cross Cemetary







Holy Cross Cemetery, located in Culver City is the final resting place for many Hollywood celebrities.
http://www.hollywood-underground.com/holycross.htm