Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the life and the love that was “Joan of Arcadia.”

Today CBS announced that it is cancelling the show after two seasons. The chairman of CBS, after also announcing they will start airing a show about a woman who – and this is original – talks to dead people, said he thought talking to ghosts would “skew younger” than talking to God.

I could point out that there is already at least one show on the air about a woman who talks to dead people. I could point out that “Joan of Arcadia” was one of the few well written shows left on television. I could point out it was one of the few shows that really took chances, discussing ethics and religion and doubt and doing it well. Or I could point out that the chairman of CBS is a trend-chasing weenie. But I won’t.

This is a funeral, and at the funeral, we celebrate the deceased. (And then we go order both seasons on DVD.)

So I open the comments section to anyone who would like to share their favorite “Joan” moment or character.

Best character: I myself will miss Grace, the anarchist high school student and daughter of a rabbi. (How can you not love a show that has an anarchist daughter of a rabbi?)

Best episode: When Joan babysits for the little boy with the fatal disease who is obsessed with disaster television shows. Who, by the way Mr. Chairman, does come back at least once to talk to Joan. So skew that.

Best God disguise: (For those who don’t know, God appears to Joan as one of an assorted group of characters.) The little old lady played by the same actress who was Mrs. Lanningham on the “West Wing.” Followed closely by the Goth boy.

Rest in peace, Joan. We’ll miss you.