Passage into Elderhood Ceremonies

The Eldering Ceremony marks the rite of passage into the later stage of life. It is an opening for thoughtful adults to:

• Be recognized for who they are
• Declare what they stand for
• State publicly what they can be counted on to contribute to younger generations, their community and the world for the remainder of their lives
• Assume their role as an Elder

The ceremony can be held as a separate formal occasion or as part of another gathering (such as a retirement party, family get-together or group meeting). The power of this event lies in having family, friends and community members present to witness the declarations and to acknowledge who the new Elder is for them.