Handwoven Harmonies

Music vigils for hospice patients
Ron Pilcher is a certified music-thanatologist trained to play vigils using harp and voice that are designed to ease the physical, emotional or spiritual suffering of hospice patients. Each vigil is created with the unique needs of the individual in mind.
Ron received his training and certificate of completion from the 
Chalice of Repose Project, which was established 36 years ago by
Therese Schroeder-Sheker, the founder of Music-thanatology.
Graduates of the 3 year certification program are trained in
musical, spiritual, clinical and academic studies.
chaliceofrepose.org