Butterfly’s Journey

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Valerie Panciera-Rieth's

Butterfly’s Journey 

"As the butterfly opens its wings and welcomes change and growth, we open our doors and offer ourselves to you. With no beginning...and no end...Our commitment to excellence is unsurpassed."

Bereavement and Motivational Calendar


Valerie hosts Butterfly's Journey Bereavement Support Group meetings at Valerie Panciera-Rieth's Landmark Funeral Home on the Second Thursday of the Month.


The Meetings are FREE of charge and open to the community.

Valerie Panciera-Rieth, BSEd., is a  native Hollywood Floridian.       As a member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling, she has been a valued bereavement resource since 1990.

Valerie is a certified bereavement specialist, author, school teacher and speaker both locally and nationally. She and her husband Kevin Rieth live in Hollywood with their two daughters Alexandra and Francesca.

Valerie has a wealth of hands on experience in all areas of counseling and motivating. She brings with her over 20 years of involvement and experience in bereavement support, funeral service, pre-need development, marketing, counselor training, public relations and community outreach at the former Panciera Memorial Home.

"FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE "

Motivational Speaking

As a presenter, join Valerie on a humorous journey of self-discovery. If we can’t appreciate the humor and joy of this life-long journey we call “caring for others,” then why do it? The following programs will renew your enthusiasm and motivation in this most humble calling and thus enhance the care we provide to those we serve. You’ll walk away from Valerie’s inspirational presentations feeling rejuvenated and invigorated. “She’s like a shot of adrenalin without the needle,” noted a recent attendee.

  • Event Invocations
  • National and Local Conventions and Conferences
  • Bereavement Support and Training
  • Educational Workshops and Seminars
  • In-House Staff Development Bereavement Support and Training




The Following Topics are the Most Popular Requests:

Some presentations provide CEU’s to professional groups. Student programs are also available.

  • Improving Yourself Without a Nip or a Tuck
  • But Occasionally... I Wanna Talk About Me!!
  • Age is a Number…and Mine is UNLISTED!!!
  • Care For The Caregiver - Nurturers Need Nurturing, Too!
  • Celebrate Me! – A Journey of Self-Discovery
  • All Stressed Out and Everywhere To Go!
  • Help!! How Many Hats Must I Wear?!
  • Reaching Out To Others… Searching – Healing
  • Extreme Self Make-Over
  • Makin’ A List and Checkin’ it Thrice for a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul
  • The How-To’s of Grief and Sorrow – 12 Steps In The Grief Process
  • Counseling the Counselor—Teaching the Teacher
  • Grief & Sorrow In The Workplace a part of our extended family - a co-worker - is gone 

Valerie’s topics for the Archdiocesan Council of Women Conventions include:

  • Heaven’s Grocery Store
  • Our Lives are a Tapestry
  • Joy in Each Other
  • Women United in Spirituality and Service
  • My Big Fat Italian Catholic Life
  • Hearts Rooted in Kindness
  • Plant Your Garden Today

Contact Valerie Today To Begin Your Journey

Contact Us

For more information, availability, and applicable fees please contact Valerie by telephone at (954) 989-8220

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