hen our loved ones pass away, a sensitive and meaningful ceremony is a fitting tribute to them. As a celebration of their life, it brings completion to the minds and hearts of friends and family, while honoring the memory of the one who has passed. Reverend Silmar Sanchez officiates at funerals, graveside services, memorials, remembrance and loss anniversaries. She is especially well-qualified to bring comfort to the grieving and help them through the acceptance of their loss and healing process.

Reverend Silmar Sanchez

prayers of hope. She takes time to discuss with the families and to create a meaningful ceremony. She recognizes the difficulties that face a family, when dealing with the loss of a loved one, and helps them prepare a loving tribute, whether in English and/or Spanish.
An ordained minister, Reverend Silmar has worked as a hospice chaplain for Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Florida. In this capacity, she traveled throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, bringing spiritual counseling and support to Hospice patients and their families, as well as performing funeral and memorial ceremonies for them. In addition, she has had many years’ experience as a loss and bereavement counselor.
The Reverend's experience also includes being “the” oncall chaplain at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami,		 Florida, where she received her Clinical Pastoral Education, as well as field work in nursinghome visitations, through Pastoral Care, Inc., and under the supervision of the ACPE. Her former training for the ministry began with two years of intensive studies and practicum at The New Seminary. Its ministerial curriculum encompasses all of the world's religions, faiths and peoples.
When the time comes to say a final farewell, Reverend Silmar brings the dignity of her office and a foundation of her interfaith ministry to speak words of comfort and offer
Dear Reverend Silmar Sanchez,

I want to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the magnificent, spiritual memorial that you held in honor of my beloved mother. She would have been extremely touched, as was I, by your words of comfort and
grace, at a most difficult time for me. With deep appreciation and love. My best always for you, an angel of God.

Laurie L. Kavin, R.N.
Plantation, Florida		 Dear Reverend Sanchez,

On behalf of the entire DeJesus family, thank you so much for your thoughtful and inspirational words and actions during this difficult period. Compliments to you on the services and ceremonies you've conducted. Your genuine care for the feelings of all you come in contact with are greatly appreciated. We are so happy to have been blessed, for you are truly a consummate professional. May God continue to guide you in all your future endeavors.

Respectfully yours,
Mario DeJesus Jr
Margate, Florida		 Estimada Reverenda Sánchez,

Le queremos dar nuestras más sinceras gracias por habernos proporcionado un servicio tan bello durante la dolorosa ocasión del fallecimiento de nuestro amadísimo Luis Humberto,—hermano e hijo. Sus palabras nos confortaron y nos dieron el valor que necesitábamos en esos momentos tan difíciles. También le apreciamos que usted haya conducido el memorial del primer aniversario de su muerte. Siempre le tendremos un profundo agradecimiento por lo mucho que nos ayudó a sobrellevar nuestra pena.

Con nuestra eterna gratitud,
Mayra Galdamez y familia,
West Palm Beach, FL
Ceremonies
Basic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175
  • At the Funeral Home
  • At the Cemetery /grave-side
  • Memorials
  • Loss Anniversaries
  • Scattering of Ashes (Sea-bound... add $60.00)
Combination of any two services . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300		 Bereavement Counseling

Individual sessions available $75/hr.

Group counseling (10 indivs. max.) $20 ea./1.5hr

Travel reimbursement requested outside Broward County.
(954) 581-2265 • www.ceremonies4eternity.com