Secular Burial and Funeral Orator – Farewell Ceremony in the Walensee Region – The Forest Turns Pale, the Leaves Fall, How Barren and Silent the Space!
In an hour of silence and farewell, I accompany you with an open heart and reverent mindfulness. As a freelance funeral speaker, I design farewell ceremonies marked by dignity, symbolic power, and love – rituals that provide comfort, build bridges between heaven and earth, and honor the deceased in gratitude. The Walensee region, with its deep blue lake surrounded by majestic mountains, offers a mystical setting for burials and farewell ceremonies that symbolically reflect the cycle of life and death. Here, where nature speaks in its raw beauty, the farewell becomes a spiritual experience that combines Christian values with universal wisdom.
The Mystical Beauty of the Walensee Region
The Walensee region in eastern Switzerland, located between the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus, is a place of profound peace and spiritual depth. The lake, often called the "Swiss Fjord," stretches over 24 kilometers, flanked by steep rock faces and dense forests. This landscape invites alternative forms of burial that honor the deceased in harmony with creation. Whether a traditional burial in a local cemetery like in Walenstadt or Quinten, or a nature-oriented ceremony – every mourning ceremony finds its unique place here. The mystical elements of the surroundings, such as the gentle lapping of the water or the mist hovering over the mountains, remind us of transience and the eternal presence of the Divine.
As a Funeral Speaker: Connecting Tradition and Spirituality
As a funeral speaker with a Christian background and Zen clarity, I combine in my ceremonies the depth of monastic tradition with open spirituality for all faiths. A burial at Walensee might unfold like this: First, a silent procession along the shore, where we begin with symbolic rituals – perhaps lighting a candle as a sign of eternal light, inspired by Christian values of resurrection. Then follows the farewell ceremony in an intimate circle, with words that celebrate the life of the deceased: Their joys, struggles, and the bridges they built between people. Rituals like scattering flower petals into the water symbolize the transition to a new existence, while prayers or meditative moments offer comfort.
Various Forms of Burial in the Region
Various forms of burial fit perfectly into the region: A classic earth burial in the cemetery of Murg, where the mountains stand like guardians, or a cremation followed by ash scattering in the Walensee – an alternative burial that embodies freedom and return to nature. This form is permitted in Switzerland and is often accompanied by a boat to commit the ashes to the waves, enhanced by mystical elements such as a prayer or a song from the Christian tradition. For memorial services in the forest or on the lakeshore, I integrate symbols from different cultures upon request, so that every mourner finds comfort in their own language of faith – be it a cross as a sign of hope or a Zen moment of mindfulness.
My Ceremonies: From Heart to Heart
My ceremonies connect the clarity of Zen with the depth of Christian wisdom and monastic tradition. Thus, your mourning ceremony becomes a conscious, symbolic, and unforgettable experience – from heart to heart. Whether in the cemetery, at a memorial service in a familiar circle, or when scattering ashes in the mountains, by the lake, or in the forest – the ceremony becomes a mirror of the personality of the person who has left us. Relatives of all faiths are welcome. Upon request, we interweave symbols and rituals from different traditions, so that every mourner finds comfort in their own language of faith.
Contact Me for Your Mourning Ceremony
If you are planning a farewell ceremony or burial in the Walensee region, contact me, Master Reding, without obligation. Let us create together a ceremony that breathes dignity and grants spiritual depth. In this mystical place, where heaven and earth touch, we honor life and death with love and mindfulness.