Let’s create the perfect ceremony together
Whether it’s a traditional service, a memorial or a celebration of a life, you can be reassured knowing I’m here to help.
A traditional ceremony
A celebrant can be a part of a traditional funeral either at a natural burial ground, a crematorium or at the graveside in a cemetery. The ceremony can take place either before or after your loved one’s burial or cremation. You may want to include some religious or spiritual elements such as readings, prayers, meditation or the lighting of candles. I think live music adds a lovely personal touch, but perhaps you prefer some moments of contemplation. Whatever you want I’m here to help you. I’ll create a special ceremony that’s a true reflection of your loved one and their life.
A celebration of life
A celebration of life is usually held after, or instead of, a traditional funeral service. The aim is to celebrate the life of your loved one in a positive way, focusing on the good times and precious memories. It can be as unique as you like and isn’t usually a sad affair. Instead of focusing on grieving and the sadness of saying goodbye, a celebration of life focuses on your loved one’s personality, their life and the happiness they brought to other. It’s the perfect time to share personal tributes, memories, and creative elements in celebration of a life well lived.
Memorials
A memorial service offers the chance to remember your loved one with a unique and personalised ceremony and you can choose when the memorial takes place. It can be a few days or weeks after the funeral service, or on a special anniversary or a meaningful date.
There are no set rules - the service can be as long or as short as you wish and can include religious, non-religious or spiritual elements. You can also include personal touches with readings, poems, prayers and the laying of flowers or wreaths - whatever feels right for you.
Scattering of ashes
Often people choose to scatter ashes in a place that was significant to their loved one, somewhere they liked to spend time such as a park, beach, or river. Choosing the right spot is important, as it’s a place you can visit in the future. I can lead a ceremony at a location of your choice (with the landowner’s permission). For the interment of ashes, I can lead a ceremony at a burial plot or a natural burial ground. If you have received your loved one’s ashes following direct cremation before the funeral, you may want to hold a more extensive funeral, memorial or celebration of life around the same time as receiving, scattering or burying the ashes.
Living ceremony
There are many reasons why someone might choose to have a living ceremony. They might be terminally ill, or they might simply be getting older and want to celebrate their life and relationships while they still can. It’s an opportunity to allow people to tell each other how they feel, so nothing remains left unsaid. Living funerals, also known as pre-funerals, offer a chance for people to say goodbye to their friends and families on their own terms and to celebrate their life while they are still alive. Living funerals offer the chance to break with tradition and have an uplifting celebration.
End of life
End of life ceremonies can take place when someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, shortly before or after they die, or even years later. There's no time limit on when you can create an end of life ceremony or how often you hold them. It can accompany or replace a more traditional funeral, and it can help those left behind carry on a legacy.
Equally if you’ve received a terminal diagnosis, or are receiving palliative care, and want to find out more about your funeral options I’m here to help.
Saying goodbye to a child
It’s never easy to say goodbye to a child. For parents, it can feel like the last thing they can do for them and they want it to be extra special, which often adds more pressure. I can help ease that pressure and help you plan your child’s funeral. Together we can ensure it’s filled with loving, happy memories. You may like to include items that remind you of them such as photos and important belongings, and things that reflect their personality. We can create the perfect ceremony that honours how important they are, and always will be, to you.
