Ritueelbegeleiding

Ritueelbegeleiding is the practice of Suzanne van Horssen, based in Nijmegen, helping families and individuals create meaningful ceremonies around death, farewell and remembrance. With warmth, care and attentive listening, Suzanne works alongside loved ones to shape a personal tribute that reflects the life and wishes of the person being remembered. She helps select words, music and rituals, drawing on both traditional practices and contemporary approaches. Ceremonies can be created from a humanist perspective or informed by a religious or spiritual tradition, always in consultation with the family.

Her services include guidance for funerals and memorial ceremonies, farewells with someone nearing the end of life, and commemorations such as scattering ashes or placing a gravestone. Suzanne brings extensive experience in end-of-life care and funeral work, along with a theology degree and a background in spiritual care and professional education for funeral directors. Her approach aims to offer support and structure at difficult moments, making space for grief, gratitude, personal stories and, when appropriate, humour.