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THE SCHOOL OF GRIEF
DR. DAVID PAGE
A GUIDE TO FINDING HOPE, MEANING
AND PURPOSE AFTER LOSS
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Hi I'm a pastor, grief educator, celebrant, leadership coach and author of "The School of Grief." I'm the founder of the Hope for Grief Community at Shepherd Church. I speak at churches, conferences, grief retreats and do grief counseling. I also assist people with life's transitions by performing wedding ceremonies and celebration of life services.
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We live in a grief illiterate society. As a grief educator and pastor, I'm on a mission to change that by teaching about grief and equipping people with the necessary tools to comfort and guide those who are grieving.
We often don’t know what to say to those in pain, so I created an eBook of the best and worst things to say to those in grief. Please sign up below for your free eBook.
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Pastor Dave's primary goal for creating this eBook is to help you clarify your thoughts about leadership by crafting your own Leadership Point of View. A Leadership Point of View is your personal “elevator pitch” that explains your unique leadership journey - your vision, values, goals, and expectations as a leader. One of the most important things you can do as a leader is to share information about yourself with your team. This unique 20-page ebook will help you eliminate misunderstandings, improve relationships and foster loyalty.
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Pastor Dave created this eBook as a free resource for pastors to give to couples to assist them in crafting their personal wedding vows. It takes the stress out of having to reinvent the wheel when it comes to writing vows. Couples love the convenience of being able to choose one of the existing vows or cutting and pasting vows to create their own. The eBook also includes "12 Tips for Writing Your Own Vows."
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I believe Simon Cowell serves a redemptive purpose. Simon gives people the GIFT OF REALITY. He helps people face reality and find out what they are good at and NOT good at. Simon might say, "Singing is not your thing." Popping the bubble can set people free to pursue something they really are good at. Read more...
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Funeral Celebrant Dave performs personalized eulogies and Life Tributes to help families grieve and honor the life of their loved one.
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A Certified Grief Educator is committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
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Joby Martin is the founding and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL. Joby leads a movement that helps people discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. It has now grown to four locations and over 10,000 people.
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John C. Maxwell is arguably the top leadership expert in the world. He is an author, speaker, and pastor who has written many best selling books. Dave is one of the founding partners of the John Maxwell Team and a Certified Maxwell Speaker, Trainer and Coach.
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Mark Lee, Vicki Halsey and Charles Brooks
Ron Sylvia is the founding and lead pastor of Church at The Springs in Ocala, FL. The Springs has grown to nearly 5,000 people in a few locations. Ron coaches church planters and pastors to start and lead healthy Purpose-Driven churches.
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Ken Blanchard is a Leadership Guru. Ken is a gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant. He is the founder and CEO of The Ken Blanchard Companies. He has authored over 30 best-selling books, including "The One Minute Manager," which that has sold 15 million copies.
Joby Martin, John Maxwell, Ken Blanchard, Ron Sylvia,
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Ron Sylvia is the founding and lead pastor of Church at The Springs in Ocala, FL. The Springs has grown to nearly 5,000 people in a few locations. Ron coaches church planters and pastors to start and lead healthy Purpose-Driven churches.
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Mark Lee is the founding and lead pastor of Vantage Point Church in Eastvale, CA. Mark is a gifted communicator, committed to God and passionate about his family. He's has led Vantage Point Church from just a few people to over 2,000 people in the last 10 years.
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Vicki is the Vice President of Applied Learning at The Ken Blanchard Companies. She is an outstanding speaker, trainer, and author who specializes in creating brain-based and accelerated learning strategies. Vicki teaches in the MBA program at Grand Canyon University.
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Charles Brooks was the Executive Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church in Los Angeles prior to planting a church called, A Better Life Fellowship in Baltimore. Charles and Renee Brooks recently relocated to Houston to begin a new ministry.
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Jamey Johnson is a church planter and pastor. Jamey has started three churches and lives in Carlisle, Ohio. Jamey went through the LIFE PLAN process along with Crystal, his wife. It was instrumental in determining the next steps for his life and ministry.
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Lora Bird is a working professional, mother and grandmother. Lora recently went through the LIFE PLAN process, which led her to become a trainer for Suburban Propane and ultimately a Certified John Maxwell speaker, coach and trainer with the John Maxwell Team.
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Thank you so much for a wonderful memorial service for my father. Everybody loved the service and your words about my father. Most importantly, my mother was especially pleased, which I think helps her with her grieving and acceptance. I am grateful that you were able to help us through this very important step in the process.
~ Patty Miller - Santa Barbara, CA
“Everybody loved the service and your words about my father.”
TESTIMONIALS
I can't begin to tell you how much your service meant to me and my family. You found a way to capture my dad's life and spirit that was genuine and pure. You've received many compliments from those in attendance! Thanks for making us feel so special.
~ Jessica Pinto Nedick - Burbank, CA
“I can't begin to tell you how much your service meant...”
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Words cannot express the feeling in our hearts. You helped us put together a very difficult day and we are deeply grateful for your support and guiding hand. Thank you for all your kind words and for sharing in the celebration of my dad's life.
~ Sandy Schaub - Calabasas, CA
“Words cannot express the feeling in our hearts.”
Testimonials
Thank you for making a beautiful and memorable service and celebration for my dad. Thank you for listening to our stories of my father, sharing your life, and indeed, helping us cope and start the healing process. Thank you for making us all feel so comfortable. My family is so happy with the help you gave us.
~ Linda Harvey - Simi Valley, CA
“Thank you for listening to our stories of my father.”
TESTIMONIALS
We want to thank you for a lovely ceremony. We felt you knew my dad from the way you spoke about him. It was more than we asked for, and better than we ever expected. On behalf of my family I'd like to say it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you.
~ Cher Woywod - San Dimas, CA
“We want to thank you for a lovely ceremony.”
TESTIMONIALS
Dave truly puts his heart and soul into helping families. He's faced the greatest loss of a child in his own life and answered that loss by helping other people who are grieving. I entrust my families to Dave, because I know they will be cared for and well-served. As I've spoken with families that Dave has served, he is a man who is making a difference in lives every day!
~ Pam Vetter, Celebrant - West Hills, CA
“Dave truly puts his heart and soul into helping families.”
TESTIMONIALS
I recommend Dave to you. He's a person who has been through grief and sorrow. He knows the journey and will be a companion with you on yours. He is genuine, deep, personable and a man of integrity. When planning a funeral, you need someone who will listen to you and combine your memories and needs creatively into a powerful and meaningful service. That is what Dave does.
~ Dr. Galen Goben, Grief Support Director - Forest Lawn
“I recommend Dave to you. He knows the journey of grief.”
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Thank you for your comforting words and for presiding over Mary's Celebration of Life service during this difficult time. Everything you said was deeply appreciated and described Mary perfectly. Once again, thank you for everything.
~ Dennis Shriver - Mission Viejo, CA
“Everything you said was deeply appreciated.”
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In a broad sense, the term “celebrant” simply refers to one who celebrates anything. An InSight Certified Celebrant is a person who has been trained and certified through InSight to meet the needs of families during their time of loss and to celebrate the life of the deceased. A Celebrant will meet with the family to offer guidance and consulting while planning a personalized and meaningful funeral to honor the loved one, as opposed to taking a “cookie cutter” approach to funerals. A Celebrant will have a Family Meeting Time for sharing of stories and memories. A Celebrant has a wide library of resources for readings, music and other special ceremonies to help the family design a service that honors the life.
Celebrants will work directly with the funeral director on the arrangements and elements of the service and are dedicated to the notion of providing a tribute that reflects the lifestyle and beliefs of the individual. Your service can have any elements, music and readings that are right for you and for your family.
What is a Celebrant?
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I can't begin to tell you how much your service meant to me and my family. You found a way to capture my dad's life and spirit that was genuine and pure. You've received many compliments from those in attendance! Thanks for making us feel so special.
~ Jessica Pinto Nedick - Burbank, CA
“I can't begin to tell you how much your service meant ...”
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you so much for a wonderful memorial service for my father. Everybody loved the service and your words about my father. Most importantly, my mother was especially pleased which I think helps her with her grieving and acceptance. I am grateful that you were able to help us through this very important step in the process.
~ Patty Miller - Santa Barbara, CA
“Everybody loved the service and your words about my father.”
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you for making a beautiful and memorable service and celebration for my dad. Thank you for listening to our stories of my father, sharing your life, and indeed, helping us cope and start the healing process. Thank you for making us all feel so comfortable. My family is so happy with the help you gave us.
~ Linda Harvey - Simi Valley, CA
“Thank you for listening to our stories of my father.”
TESTIMONIALS
We want to thank you for a lovely ceremony. We felt that you knew my dad from the way you spoke at the service. It was more than we asked for and better than we ever expected. On behalf of my family I'd like to say it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you.
~ Cher Woywod - San Dimas, CA
“We want to thank you for a lovely ceremony.”
TESTIMONIALS
Dave truly puts his heart and soul into helping families. He's faced the greatest loss of a child in his own life and answered that loss by helping other people who are grieving. I entrust my families to Dave, because I know they will be cared for and well-served. As I've spoken with families that Dave has served, he is a man who is making a difference in lives every day!
~ Pam Vetter, Celebrant - West Hills, CA
“Dave truly puts his heart and soul into helping families.”
TESTIMONIALS
I recommend Dave to you. He is a person who has been through grief and sorrow. He knows the journey and has the ability to be a companion with you on yours. He is genuine, deep, personable and a man of integrity. At the time of planning a funeral you need someone who will listen to you and combine your memories and needs creatively into a powerful and meaningful service. That is what Dave does.
~ Dr. Galen Goben, Grief Support Director - Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA
“I recommend Dave to you. He knows the journey of grief.”
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