Isn't it ironic that the jobs we lovingly and passionately do can be the hardest when it comes to friends and family? You were a friend as well as a celebrant, and the emotions that come with the death of a friend rise above being a celebrant.
I know that feeling all too well.
I have no doubt you gave Jennifer a wonderful farewell and that she was smiling from above.
A wonderful tribute to her in this story too Jim. I hope you can now sit back, relax and do all the things you;ve dreamed of in your retirement.
Hugs!