Grief Transformation Specialist
Retired Funeral Director
Diana Camba is a grief transformation specialist, retired funeral director, and sacred companionship guide who has dedicated over three decades to walking alongside people through life's most profound passages. With 30+ years of experience in the funeral industry, Diana witnessed firsthand the complex ways grief affects individuals and families, developing deep expertise in trauma-informed support during times of crisis and loss.
Diana's personal understanding of loss began early, experiencing three tragic deaths before age 10, followed by 24 moves, seven different schools, job loss, divorce, and multiple family deaths throughout her life. These experiences taught her that healing doesn't mean "getting over" someone or something; it means learning to carry love in transformed ways while rebuilding identity and purpose.
Recognizing a critical gap in grief support, Diana specializes in "invisible grief", the overlooked losses that don't receive casseroles or sympathy cards. These include identity shifts after life transitions, ended relationships, unrealized dreams, health diagnoses, career changes, empty nest syndrome, and the profound grief of losing who you used to be. Through her signature framework The Seasons of Healing: Loss and Grief Transformation™, Diana guides women to transform overwhelming loss into purposeful, meaningful living.
Her approach uniquely combines three decades of professional funeral service expertise with profound personal understanding, creating sacred space where people can heal forward with intention, grace, and authentic transformation. Diana believes that grief, when witnessed with love and proper support, becomes a doorway to deeper meaning, renewed identity, and lasting connection.
Diana serves clients through her 12-week Seasons of Healing Journey, seasonal workshops, and ongoing community support circles. She has helped hundreds of women move from feeling invisible in their grief to living with renewed purpose and authentic identity.
When not guiding others through their healing journeys, Diana finds solace and inspiration painting seascapes in oils, a creative practice that mirrors the depth, beauty, and ever-changing nature she brings to her transformational work.
Based in Temecula, California, Diana welcomes clients both locally and virtually, creating community for women whose losses have gone unrecognized by society.
Take this FREE 5-minute assessment to discover which type of invisible grief you are carrying and get your personalized healing roadmap.
Digital Courses, One-on-One Coaching, Group Coaching, and Loss and Healing Communities
Please checkout the various E-Books and Handouts that are available.
My journey into grief work began with two profound losses that shaped my life's calling. When I was just six years old, my 25-year-old uncle was killed in a car accident. I witnessed something transformative during that devastating time: the extraordinary care and compassion the funeral home provided our family during our darkest hours. They didn't just handle arrangements; they held sacred space for our pain, honored my uncle's memory, and guided us through the overwhelming fog of sudden loss.
Three years later, at age nine, I lost my best friend, experiencing firsthand the confusion and pain of childhood grief that few adults knew how to address. These experiences planted a seed that grew into my life's passion. I understood deeply, from both sides, what grieving families need: someone who sees their pain, honors their loss, and walks alongside them with genuine compassion.
That's why I dedicated over 30 years to the funeral industry and now specialize in grief coaching. Every person I serve carries the legacy of that six-year-old girl and nine-year-old girl who needed someone to understand, and the family who received the gift of compassionate care when we needed it most.
If you're carrying grief that feels invisible or unacknowledged, I see you. Let's talk. Schedule your Heart-to-Heart call today and take the first step toward healing.
It's truly my passion to help people navigate their grief and discover how to honor their loss while creating a meaningful life forward. Throughout my work with clients, I've refined my tools and developed strategies that provide both practical guidance and deep emotional support.
You don't have to walk this path alone. I'm here to witness your grief, validate your experience, and walk alongside you with genuine care and compassion as you heal and transform.
We'll design a personalized healing path with practical tools, sacred rituals, and support tailored specifically to your unique loss and needs.
Discover what it means to have your grief truly witnessed and validated as you honor your loss while moving forward with purpose and meaning.
“After the devastating loss of my ex-husband, I searched everywhere for support, and finally found it in Diana Camba and her guide, ‘The Quiet Path’. This life-saving e-book gave me permission to feel deeply, revisit emotions like denial, anger, and guilt, and begin to heal in my own time. It helped me nurture myself, honor my loved one’s memory, and move through grief with compassion. Most of all, it became a comforting companion, like a trusted friend I could turn to anytime.”
"I have known Diana for many years. After losing both of my parents unexpectedly in July 2020, I was overwhelmed, lost, and unprepared. Diana was a calming presence through it all. Her practical guidance helped me navigate the funeral and legal processes, but it was her calming and caring nature that truly helped me through the most difficult time of my life. She reminded me that life will indeed go on, and that I was strong enough to handle it. I owe her more than I could ever repay, and I'll always be grateful."
“When my wife passed, I was completely lost. Diana asked the right questions and gave me space to think and feel. With her gentle guidance, I found my own way through. I’m grateful for the time I spent with her.”
“When I lost my husband suddenly, there were so many things I had to learn and take over. Diana helped me move forward with clarity and peace. She truly made the process easier for me.”
Questions I'm often asked about invisible grief, my approach, and what to expect when we work together.
While therapy focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, grief coaching provides practical guidance, tools, and compassionate support as you navigate your loss. I help you honor your grief, create meaningful rituals, and discover how to move forward with purpose. Many clients work with both a therapist and a grief coach, as they serve complementary but different roles in the healing journey.
This is one of the most common concerns I hear, especially with invisible grief. If your loss is affecting you, it matters, period. There's no hierarchy of grief. Whether you've lost a person, a pet, a dream, a relationship, or a version of yourself, your pain is real and deserves acknowledgment. You don't need to justify your grief to receive support.
Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and neither does my coaching. Some clients work with me for a few months, others for longer. We'll create a personalized plan based on your needs, and you're always in control of the pace. There's no pressure to "finish" or "get over it" by a certain date. Healing happens in its own time.
Good - because that's not what this work is about. I don't believe in "moving on" or "getting over" loss. Instead, we focus on learning to carry your grief with compassion, honoring what you've lost while discovering how to live a meaningful life forward. You'll never be asked to forget, minimize, or leave your loss behind.
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