Gloria J. Coleman

Gloria is the Founder of several consulting startups in the Northwest, known as the first woman-owned and process-centered outreach service provider, intentionally serving disadvantaged, disenfranchised and communities of color. In addition, to her celebrant services. It is her belief that every person has a life story and their story should be told to honor and preserve their history for their family, friends and community. The benefit of not being incapacitated affords individuals the chance to reshape their story through mental wealth strategies.

Failure to put a plan in place has proven to ignite family feuds, blocked communication channels, and simply left worlds more chaotic. Through personalized consultation, partnership, and expert guidance from our diverse network of professionals, Glitter Gloria is here to serve you. We honor all philosophies, beliefs, and traditions – religious, spiritual, secular, interfaith and multicultural.

Culturally competent and certified to help families of birth and families of choice by providing pre-planning end-of-life services or life celebrations that will reflect the personality and lifestyle of their loved one. Glitter Gloria offers a comprehensive end-of-life (incapacitation) program for the bereaved. Everyone has been loved by someone at some point and deserves an authentic and thoughtful tribute. We create the space and begin the dialogue with approaching a life event that is inevitable with a focus on pre-planning. We put you at the head of the table to own organizing, communicating and facilitating your end-of-life affairs. Together we work through a customized work plan and toolkit to centralize and secure pertinent records, strategize communication and properly execute your estate.

Many of us have attended funerals that were less than satisfactory. Glitter Gloria will provide educational guidance for creating the perfect ceremony to celebrate your life once you have left with creativity, cultural considerations, and meaning. Our goal is to do all that is necessary to create a fitting service, with compassion and care. We are inclusive and sensitive to the diverse needs of diverse and disenfranchised communities. Our time together will be one of sharing, remembering and pre-planning activities that will honors the life of your loved one and fewer unknowns once you’re no longer around.

Our trusted partnership network includes funeral directors, concierge services, eulogy writers, and estate providers. Just as every person is unique, so is every service. The ceremony can reflect your unique ideas, as well as any treasured traditions, in ways meaningful to you and your family/community. Serving the Greater Portland/Metro area and serving clients across the globe virtually.