Carey M. Palmquist
Ordained Minister in Shady Side, Maryland
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
As a long-time resident of Maryland and an actively practicing end-of-life doula, I have contact with families in transition, and this includes weddings and funerals. It is my honor to get to know families with a level of intimacy that creates truly personal interactions.
Where are you from?
Anne Arundel County, MD
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I love working with families as they create and celebrate life's most intimate and memorable moments. I hope you'll consider me as you're looking for an officiant. I love personal stories and humor as a way to engage any audience. I hope you'll give me a call for your important celebrations of life, marriage, and the inevitable final transition.
Religious Affiliations
Anglicanism, Christianity, Quakers
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Shady Side, MD wedding officiant?
I greatly seek to know a couple and their immediate family before any official ceremony. I want the family, the couple, and the bereaved to understand that this is a deeply personal experience that reflects their desires and dreams for their memorable occasion.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Funerals, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
I am also an end-of-life doula and grief coach. It's through my interactions with families that I learn about them and their dreams and goals.