Heirloom Values Document at Ceremony

Sharing Your Values

An Heirloom Values document or Ethical Will is a personal letter or certificate that declares the values that are important to you - those you wish to honor, affirm, and share with your loved ones.

A Love Letter To Your Family

The Heirloom Values process is sometimes considered writing a “love letter to your family.” You can create a values document at any time, but many people find empowerment in writing one for a major birthday or life event, and comfort in writing it in times of great transition or illness.

When you write an Heirloom Values document, you are making art out of what you believe. Your spirit, personality and philosophy is expressed in a permanent form, and your words will link generations of your family. Creating a beautiful and personal document like this can bring peace, resolution and clarity, and makes a profound gift to a new child or beloved partner or younger generations.

You are sharing your unique and important story, and all that you have learned.

Making Art Out Of What You Believe

Through my interview process, I can help you gather your thoughts and guide you in writing a personalized document expressing your inspirations, hopes and values. The document, or an excerpt, is then handbound in a lovely keepsake, or lettered and ilustrated by a professional artist to create beautiful art pieces like Quaker Marriage Certificates or Jewish Ketubot which you can frame and hang on your wall, or give as gifts.

We can also plan a warm and loving ceremony in which your words will be read, to celebrate and honor your family and friends and their significance to you.

A Milestone Birthday, House Blessing, or Baby Welcoming is a good time to do this amazing process, as you explore your values and philosophy in the context of the next stage in your life.