My name is Andrea McClure Burkins. Many call me Andie. I am a multi-generation Asheville child, mother, farmer, and advocate of life celebrations for all. Environmental considerations and dignified death-care are important to me and my work, but meeting families where they are at with their choices also takes priority.

Holding space for judgement free ceremony creation is my passion.

In 2019, I attended the University of North Carolina Asheville, where I got my Bachelors in Sociology (2009) and my Masters in Liberal Arts (2012).

In my graduate studies I focused primarily on Environmental Sociology and Creative Writing.

It was during those years, I became more versed in public speaking, advocating for social issues, embracing environmentalism, and educating on the importance of natural death-care.

My goals are to facilitate loving, inclusive, creative ceremonies for honoring relationships, in union and in death.

I hope you'll feel safe reaching out to have me assist with your precious life transitions.

CREDENTIALS:

Death Doula (2013) Center for End of Life Transitions

Hospice Volunteer (2017-2019) Care Partners

Celebrant (2020) InSight Institute

Green Burial Cemetery Operation (2022) Green Burial Council

Officiant Ordination (2013) Universal Life Church

Officiant Ordination (2015)American Marriage Ministries

Officiant Ordination (2023) Spirit of Love Ministry out of Paw Creek, NC

And, I'm excited to announce my union as an Officiant at Love & Wisdom, Inc. (2023)