The Book of Modern Ceremony

A Guide to Meaningful Rituals for Everyday Life

A beautifully written, easy-to-follow guide to modern rituals and ceremonies for life transitions, seasonal shifts, and personal milestones. Written by sociologist and ceremonialist Shari Dunbar Boyer, this inspiring manual offers more than 30 step-by-step ceremonies designed to bring deeper meaning to contemporary life.

Reclaim the Power of Ritual

For as long as humans have existed, we have marked transitions and milestones with ceremony. Birth. Marriage. Death. But somewhere along the way, we narrowed our rituals and lost the practice of honoring the in-between.

The Book of Modern Ceremony invites us to bring intention back into everyday life.

Inside, you’ll find accessible ceremonies for birthdays, vow renewals, moving into a new home, entering menopause, seasonal changes, solstices, equinoxes, and moon cycles. These rituals are designed to be adaptable, inclusive, and grounded in modern living.

The result? More connection. More meaning. More presence.

Why You’ll Love It

• Includes 30+ step-by-step modern ceremonies
• Covers life transitions, personal growth, and seasonal rituals
• Written by a sociologist and professional ceremonialist
• Accessible for beginners
• Encourages connection and intentional living
• Beautifully structured and easy to follow

Ceremonies For

• Untraditional Birthday
• Vow Renewal
• Moving to a New Home
• Entering Menopause
• Solstice & Equinox Rituals
• Moon Cycle Ceremonies
• Personal Growth & Life Transition Rituals

Perfect For

• Spiritual seekers and modern mystics
• Life transitions and milestone moments
• Seasonal ritual practices
• Women navigating major life changes
• Housewarming or meaningful gifts
• Those seeking deeper daily intention