Funeral Ceremonies. Memorial Services . Celebrations of Life. Living Funerals.
Funeral Ceremonies. Memorial Services . Celebrations of Life. Living Funerals.
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What do I offer?
What do I offer?
Every life is unique.
Every life is unique.
Every farewell should be too.
Every farewell should be too.
I don’t believe there is a set way to say goodbye.
I don’t believe there is a set way to say goodbye.
As an independent celebrant, my role is to create a ceremony that reflects the person who has died and the people who knew and loved them.
As an independent celebrant, my role is to create a ceremony that reflects the person who has died and the people who knew and loved them.
For me, that starts with getting to know them.
For me, that starts with getting to know them.
I’ll sit down with you and listen to the stories that made them who they were: the people they loved, the things they enjoyed, the achievements they were proud of, the challenges they faced, the friendships, family traditions and those little quirks that made you smile.
I’ll sit down with you and listen to the stories that made them who they were: the people they loved, the things they enjoyed, the achievements they were proud of, the challenges they faced, the friendships, family traditions and those little quirks that made you smile.
It’s often those seemingly ordinary details that bring someone to life in a ceremony.
It’s often those seemingly ordinary details that bring someone to life in a ceremony.
Your ceremony might be traditional, simple, informal or a little different. There really isn’t a right or wrong way.
Your ceremony might be traditional, simple, informal or a little different. There really isn’t a right or wrong way.
There may be tears, of course, but there can also be laughter, warmth and plenty of happy memories.
There may be tears, of course, but there can also be laughter, warmth and plenty of happy memories.
I’ll take whatever it is you share with me and turn it into a ceremony that feels personal and genuine.
I’ll take whatever it is you share with me and turn it into a ceremony that feels personal and genuine.
Not something that could belong to anyone, but a meaningful reflection of your person and your family.
Not something that could belong to anyone, but a meaningful reflection of your person and your family.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want before we meet; that’s something we can work out together.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want before we meet; that’s something we can work out together.
My job is to listen, find the words when they are difficult to find, and help you create a farewell that feels right.
My job is to listen, find the words when they are difficult to find, and help you create a farewell that feels right.
I will help you create and lead a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful and appropriate for you and your family.
I will help you create and lead a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful and appropriate for you and your family.
Whatever kind of ceremony you choose…there doesn’t have to be a perfect formula.
Whatever kind of ceremony you choose…there doesn’t have to be a perfect formula.
Perhaps you know exactly what you want. Perhaps you have no idea where to begin.
Perhaps you know exactly what you want. Perhaps you have no idea where to begin.
I can help you in either situation. I could even guide and advice you if you want to lead the ceremony yourself.
I can help you in either situation. I could even guide and advice you if you want to lead the ceremony yourself.
My role is to listen, hear and help you create a ceremony that feels right for you, your family and the person you are remembering. Click the drop downs below for an overview of what different kinds of ceremonies you might consider to celebrate your loved ones life.
My role is to listen, hear and help you create a ceremony that feels right for you, your family and the person you are remembering. Click the drop downs below for an overview of what different kinds of ceremonies you might consider to celebrate your loved ones life.
Funeral Ceremony
Funeral Ceremony
A funeral ceremony usually takes place quite soon after someone has died and provides an opportunity for family and friends to come together to remember them and say goodbye.
A funeral ceremony usually takes place quite soon after someone has died and provides an opportunity for family and friends to come together to remember them and say goodbye.
It may take place at a crematorium, cemetery, place of worship or another suitable venue.
It may take place at a crematorium, cemetery, place of worship or another suitable venue.
A funeral ceremony can be religious, non-religious or somewhere in between.
A funeral ceremony can be religious, non-religious or somewhere in between.
It might include music, readings, memories, photographs, prayers, rituals and a committal.
It might include music, readings, memories, photographs, prayers, rituals and a committal.
I will work with you to make sure the ceremony reflects the person you are saying goodbye to, rather than simply following a standard format.
I will work with you to make sure the ceremony reflects the person you are saying goodbye to, rather than simply following a standard format.
Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life focuses on remembering and celebrating the person, their personality, their quirks, their humour, their relationships and the memories they leave behind.
A Celebration of Life focuses on remembering and celebrating the person, their personality, their quirks, their humour, their relationships and the memories they leave behind.
It can be held instead of a traditional funeral, or perhaps at a later date following a direct cremation or private burial and can take place in your local pub, community hall or even your home - whatever feels comfortable for you.
It can be held instead of a traditional funeral, or perhaps at a later date following a direct cremation or private burial and can take place in your local pub, community hall or even your home - whatever feels comfortable for you.
A Celebration of Life can be formal or informal, quiet or full of laughter. It might include favourite music, photographs, stories, readings, rituals, contributions from family and friends.
A Celebration of Life can be formal or informal, quiet or full of laughter. It might include favourite music, photographs, stories, readings, rituals, contributions from family and friends.
There's no prescribed format. The aim is simply to create an occasion that feels true to the person and meaningful to those who knew and loved them.
There's no prescribed format. The aim is simply to create an occasion that feels true to the person and meaningful to those who knew and loved them.
Memorial Service
Memorial Service
A Memorial Service is an opportunity to come together to remember someone, often some time after their death, maybe at the scattering of their ashes.
A Memorial Service is an opportunity to come together to remember someone, often some time after their death, maybe at the scattering of their ashes.
For example, a family may choose a direct cremation and then hold a Memorial Service when everyone is ready, perhaps several days, weeks or even months later.
For example, a family may choose a direct cremation and then hold a Memorial Service when everyone is ready, perhaps several days, weeks or even months later.
A Memorial Service can be held in a wide variety of settings and can be as traditional or informal as you wish.
A Memorial Service can be held in a wide variety of settings and can be as traditional or informal as you wish.
It provides a space to share memories, acknowledge the loss and celebrate the life of the person who is no longer with you.
It provides a space to share memories, acknowledge the loss and celebrate the life of the person who is no longer with you.
Living Funeral
Living Funeral
A Living Funeral is less common but is becoming more popular. It's basically a gathering held while someone is still alive.
A Living Funeral is less common but is becoming more popular. It's basically a gathering held while someone is still alive.
It can be an opportunity to bring together the people who matter most, to share memories, express love and gratitude, say things that perhaps haven’t yet been said and celebrate a life together.
It can be an opportunity to bring together the people who matter most, to share memories, express love and gratitude, say things that perhaps haven’t yet been said and celebrate a life together.
A Living Funeral might include music, readings, photographs, stories, rituals or simply time spent together.
A Living Funeral might include music, readings, photographs, stories, rituals or simply time spent together.
For someone who is approaching the end of their life, it can offer a very different kind of farewell- one where they can be present, hear the words spoken and be part of the occasion.
For someone who is approaching the end of their life, it can offer a very different kind of farewell- one where they can be present, hear the words spoken and be part of the occasion.
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