As a member of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, I conduct funerals focussed on the deceased and the wishes of the next of kin. The content, format and location are highly flexible and will be created with you to ensure the funeral is a celebration of life and an integral part of how you say goodbye.
I will work with you and your Funeral Director to hold a service with or without traditional religious elements, music or poems. I will support you to remember your loved ones in a unique and appropriate way.
Services can be conducted at any venue, in addition to the more familiar cemeteries and crematorium. You may want to use a favourite or significant place and, provided the owner is in agreement, that can be a key part of the service.
I will also conduct memorial services and internment of ashes, all bespoke and special because you are part of their creation.
As an integral part of the funeral arrangements you can ask your Funeral Director to contact me and I will phone you within 24 hours. We will agree a time to meet with you , family and friends as appropriate. You may, of course, contact me direct on the telephone number listed above.
Together we will start to shape the service. You may already know exactly what you want or are starting with a blank sheet of paper. I have listed some poems and music you may want to use, but of course you may write your own or use any material you like. Friends and family may wish to say or write something or you may want me to lead the entire tribute. The flexibility of a Celebrant means that, even on the day, last minute changes can often be accommodated. I believe that the funeral service is an important part of grieving and remembrance.
One thing I guarantee is that I will be there for you, no forms sent for you to complete so that I can prepare a service, Everything will be done face to face with your needs paramount.