Guiding Transitions,
Weaving Remembrance
Gathering for a Loved one
The Gathering Bower offers compassionate guidance and coordination for families navigating the end-of-life journey of a loved one. Whether immediate or thoughtfully planned, we assist in creating meaningful gatherings and rituals of remembrance that honor the individual and provide solace to those grieving. From pro bono initial consultations to customized services, we clarify needs, organize resources, and manage details. Our support spans practical arrangements, creative expressions, and cultural sensitivity—ensuring every element, from rituals to celebrations, reflects your vision. Let us help you focus on presence and connection while we handle the details.
Bower: “A place overarched, with branches of trees, shrubs, or other plants; a shady recess, leafy covert”
The word ‘bower” caught my attention at an early age. A place of sanctuary in the natural world, where there is a respite, dappled sunlight, observation. I aspire to create this feeling for the ceremonial remembrances that emerge.
Gathering Guidance
Celebrating a life with Heart
Whether you’ve just experienced a loss or are preparing for a loved one’s end-of-life, it’s hard to know where to begin. Start with a conversation. In your complimentary 20-minute consultation, we’ll talk about your needs, hopes, and next steps. When you’re ready, I’ll invite your close circle to gather—sharing stories, laughter, tears, and memories—as we begin to co-create a meaningful service together.
Creating a Personal Tribute
Together, we’ll honor what mattered most to your loved one. Favorite music, poetry, readings, or rituals—anything that reflects their essence—can be woven into the ceremony. Whether traditional or uniquely personal, I’ll help bring it to life with care and intention.
Schedule your complimentary consultation today—and begin this heartfelt journey.
YOUR GUIDE - KARIN ROY
gentle guidance for end-of-life experiences
A Kind Witness
Meeting one’s own death or the death of a beloved is a profound journey. My role is to be a steady presence, to listen deeply, and to assist in crafting ceremonies and moments that honor, celebrate, and mourn in meaningful ways.
bringing Ease
A lifetime of walking alongside death has given me a deep familiarity with its constancy—along with an understanding of the breadth, depth, and unpredictability of what arises in its presence. My work is grounded in patience, calmness, and observant care.