Why choose a Celebrant?

As a celebrant, I can create a beautiful, personal ceremony which reflects your loved one. It is completely flexible and I will listen to what you would like to include. There are plenty of locations to choose from: ranging from a crematorium, a natural burial ground or to a favourite place that you or your loved one knew well. I will be offering gentle guidance and sorting out the practical side, whilst being there to support you in any way I can.

Types of Ceremonies

My aim is that you and your loved ones' needs are met and that together you can have a service that you will be proud of. It is flexible and we can combine different types of ceremonies that feel appropriate for you.

Memorials

A classic funeral at a cemetery or crematorium. There is a structured order of service with a personalised ceremony. You can have traditional hymns, modern songs, and readings. Usually they are 30-40 minutes. You can add spiritual elements and reflection time.

Memorials can be held at a later date to commemorate and celebrate a life. Some people choose a direct cremation with a memorial sometime later. It can be held at any meaningful location. You will have the flexibility of a ceremony that can be planned in your own time.

This is a less formal ceremony and can focus more on celebrating a person's life rather than their loss. Music, storytelling and themed ceremonies can really be a way of reflecting the life that was led. Of course people will still feel the loss but also the joy of their person.

Woodland Burials & Ashes Interment

An environmentally friendly method of burial, set within woodlands with native trees and countryside. Ashes can be buried or scattered in dedicated areas. This is a greener alternative to a traditional cemetery.

Traditional Funerals

Celebration of Life

End of Life planning: Some people like to plan their funeral ahead of time so that they don't leave the organisation to family or they want to ensure their wishes are followed. We can sit down together and you can tell me about what you envision. I will then create a ceremony for you ahead of time

The process in more detail

After our conversation, I will draft a script for you to check over. We can then make any changes. I can write a eulogy for your loved one; we can do it together, or some people like to do this themselves. I can read any tributes on your behalf or decreetly take over if any speakers become overwhelmed. I can give you ideas for music and readings, although I encourage you to think about what you and your loved one would have liked. We can get creative and include symbols of hope, candles, photographs; the choices are endless. If your loved one was very humorous, I can bring that in if appropriate. This will be an emotional time and I am here to guide you so you can take the time to grieve and reflect.

On the day

If you are having a funeral at a crematorium or cemetery, I have likely been recommended by the funeral director. They will contact me and I will set up our initial phone call and meeting. We can meet in person at your home, on a video call or in a public place. I am independent, so you can contact me directly too. If you are having a memorial, a celebration of life, end-of-life planning or a pet ceremony, please get in touch directly.

I will arrive early to make sure everything is in place. I will meet you and be there to welcome your guests. I am experienced at managing large audiences and you can rely on me to be professional and calm.

I am there to ensure that not only do I deliver the ceremony you wish for but that all the practical stuff is something you don't need to think about. Emotionally too, I will support you at what can be a very sad time.

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