About Our Company
Greetings from Farewell Rites. We are an end-of-life support and final wishes management business serving the state of Michigan. Here, we understand how significant final wishes are to our clients.
Occasionally, care and disposition decisions are carried out based on the choices of family or friends rather than those of the loved ones. For this reason, we capture the preferences of each client and execute the arrangements as outlined.
Why do our clients choose to work with us:
- ​No living relatives
- No relatives or friends within the area
- Assurance that final wishes will be executed accordingly
- Single point of contact between client, attorney, and/or funeral director
- Exceptional document management support
- Vendor-neutral
We will never:
- Persuade clients to make decisions based on our personal choices
- Influence clients in using specific services, providers, or vendors
- Adjust arrangements without client direction and written approval
Effective June 27, 2016, the state of Michigan passed a law permitting you to name a funeral representative who has the authority to make arrangements after your death. We are committed to excellence in your final phase of life, disposition, and funeral coordination. Our support is specifically tailored to your individual needs. It would be an honor to represent your wishes as you deem suitable. Thank you for visiting and learning more about Farewell Rites, LLC.
A.Therese Lynch, a compassionate and thoughtful End-of-Life Doula, Personal Funeral Representative, and Coordinator, has had a personal encounter with the loss of a loved one at a young age. The memory of her uncle's passing and the family's struggle to make arrangements left a profound impression on her; however, this experience also motivated her to create Farewell Rites, a service that helps people entering the final stage of life and families honor their loved ones meaningfully and heartfeltly. Therese's story serves as a poignant reminder that even in the most challenging times, we can find inspiration and use it to create something positive.
Therese is committed to providing the best end-of-life education and support services. She is a member of the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA) and the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).
She received her End-of-Life Doula Certificate from the University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine Professional and Continuing Education, and is a current Master of Science in Thanatology candidate from Marian University.
Mission Statement
In partnership with our clients, we educate, organize, support, and oversee personalized final wishes.
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Core Values
Encourage Acceptance
Every person deserves respect regardless o​f their age, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability o​r upbringing​. We encourage staff and clients to approach one another with compassion and fairness.
Preparation that Ensures Accuracy
Strategic collaboration begins with notable communication. We support client preferences by providing support and educating while offering exceptional attention to detail.
Honor Time
Mangement
Precise planning prevents misinterpretations. We understand our clients require specific needs and strive to accomplish goals within a timely manner.
Promote Success
Transparency, honesty, and dependability with a shared vision establishes unprecedented client success.