Funerals and Celebrations of Life
Remembering your loved one with a personal, memorable and fitting tribute
Funeral Ceremonies
Pay tribute to your loved one with a custom, heartfelt funeral or memorial that is both beautiful and unforgettable.
Choosing to work with an independent celebrant can provide you with a meaningful service that honours the life of your loved one in a truly personal way.
I understand how important this moment is for you, and I’m here to help you create a beautiful and memorable tribute thoughtfully designed with your loved one in mind.
I want to understand your wishes and what you envision for the tribute and would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you, typically in the comfort of your home, at a time that works best for you.
This meeting will give us a chance to discuss everything that will be included in the service. Together, we can decide what to include in the eulogy ‘the story of their life’ and choose music, readings or poetry that truly reflect their personality and style.
If it feels right to you, you can also include religious elements like prayers or hymns; the decision is entirely yours.
If you feel comfortable, you’re welcome to invite other family members or close friends to our meeting to share their memories of your loved one. Their insights can help create a heartfelt and personal reflection of the life you are celebrating.
The sort of information I would be looking for is that which reflects their life story: their history, acheivements, family and close friends, hobbies & interests, likes & dislikes and funny or moving anecdotes or memories. It might help you to make a note of these in advance of our meeting.
I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I understand how important this moment is for you, and I’m here to help you create a beautiful and memorable tribute thoughtfully designed with your loved one in mind.
I want to understand your wishes and what you envision for the tribute and would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you, typically in the comfort of your home, at a time that works best for you.
This meeting will give us a chance to discuss everything that will be included in the service. Together, we can decide what to include in the eulogy ‘the story of their life’ and choose music, readings or poetry that truly reflect their personality and style.
If it feels right to you, you can also include religious elements like prayers or hymns; the decision is entirely yours.
If you feel comfortable, you’re welcome to invite other family members or close friends to our meeting to share their memories of your loved one. Their insights can help create a heartfelt and personal reflection of the life you are celebrating.
The sort of information I would be looking for is that which reflects their life story: their history, acheivements, family and close friends, hobbies & interests, likes & dislikes and funny or moving anecdotes or memories. It might help you to make a note of these in advance of our meeting.
I’m here to support you every step of the way.
It's all about them...
Pay tribute to your loved one with a custom, heartfelt funeral or memorial that is both beautiful and unforgettable.
Funerals, Ashes Scatterings, Memorials and End of Life Ceremonies
At the time of the death of a loved one or family member it can be difficult to think clearly about how you would wish for their funeral to be. Some wish to make it a celebration of the life that has been, for others a quieter honouring and acknowledgement of the loss is their preference and need.
This is where it may help to have a Celebrant come and sit with you, to talk about your wishes and those of the deceased, if they had been discussed previously. It is then my 'task' as Celebrant to pull together all the elements and weave them into a Ceremony that feels right for all parties; albeit a full burial service and graveside blessing or a shorter Crematorium Ceremony. It may be that there has already been a cremation at an earlier time, so that a ceremony for the scattering of ashes is required. This can be in a special or meaningful place and a time of closeness for friends and family members, with appropriate words to allow for the healing process to begin.
Memorial Ceremonies take place separately after a funeral where the individual is remembered and their life is celebrated and their loss acknowledged. These ceremonies are created in the same way, through close liaison and the support of those who are involved in the planning process.
Sometimes as individuals approach the time of their death they have a desire to make plans for their own funerals or would just like someone other than loved ones to talk to about their experience. I can offer a service of visiting, listening and planning that may be cathartic to both the individual and their family and friends, all knowing that their wishes are being heard, to later be carried out.
At the time of the death of a loved one or family member it can be difficult to think clearly about how you would wish for their funeral to be. Some wish to make it a celebration of the life that has been, for others a quieter honouring and acknowledgement of the loss is their preference and need.
This is where it may help to have a Celebrant come and sit with you, to talk about your wishes and those of the deceased, if they had been discussed previously. It is then my 'task' as Celebrant to pull together all the elements and weave them into a Ceremony that feels right for all parties; albeit a full burial service and graveside blessing or a shorter Crematorium Ceremony. It may be that there has already been a cremation at an earlier time, so that a ceremony for the scattering of ashes is required. This can be in a special or meaningful place and a time of closeness for friends and family members, with appropriate words to allow for the healing process to begin.
Memorial Ceremonies take place separately after a funeral where the individual is remembered and their life is celebrated and their loss acknowledged. These ceremonies are created in the same way, through close liaison and the support of those who are involved in the planning process.
Sometimes as individuals approach the time of their death they have a desire to make plans for their own funerals or would just like someone other than loved ones to talk to about their experience. I can offer a service of visiting, listening and planning that may be cathartic to both the individual and their family and friends, all knowing that their wishes are being heard, to later be carried out.
What is a Funeral Celebrant?
If you'd prefer a funeral ceremony which reflects your loved one and celebrates their life, you've come to the right place. I work with families who would rather take the focus off religion and instead zone in on their loved one.
I focus on their character, relationships, achievements, and all of the things they enjoyed to do whilst they were here. This type of ceremony is perfect for those who are non-religious. Its also a great option if you're looking for a more human approach. Step away from the generic and experience a much more personal and bespoke ceremony.
I focus on their character, relationships, achievements, and all of the things they enjoyed to do whilst they were here. This type of ceremony is perfect for those who are non-religious. Its also a great option if you're looking for a more human approach. Step away from the generic and experience a much more personal and bespoke ceremony.
I am here to provide you and your family with support during this challenging time.
At the meeting, I aim to get a clear understanding of who your loved one was. Some examples of information you might share with me are, stories about their passions and interests; the highlights of their life; their jobs and memorable holidays; things that made them laugh, and daily routines.
Our meeting
At the meeting we will also talk about some of the practicalities of the service – we will discuss any songs, hymns and music. We will come to decisions about any poetry or prose. We will also decide whether anyone in the family or friendship group will be participating directly in the service. On the day of the service, I will arrive in good time to greet you at the venue and will conduct the service in a professional and dignified manner.
If you have chosen a cremation service, then it might be that at some point in the future you wish to scatter your loved ones ashes at a special place or inter them in a family plot.
Should you wish a short ceremony for this, then please get in touch with me directly and we can arrange to do this. This is in addition to any previous service I have offered and is at a price of £70. My fees are inclusive of all travel (within 30 miles of Alton) preparation time and the actual service itself.
If you have chosen a cremation service, then it might be that at some point in the future you wish to scatter your loved ones ashes at a special place or inter them in a family plot.
Should you wish a short ceremony for this, then please get in touch with me directly and we can arrange to do this. This is in addition to any previous service I have offered and is at a price of £70. My fees are inclusive of all travel (within 30 miles of Alton) preparation time and the actual service itself.