When someone that we love dies, the loss can feel overwhelming. Just as each person and each relationship is unique so is each loss. A Humanist ceremony, that places the person who has died at its heart, is a positive way to remember and celebrate the life lived in a way that is true to them.
Planning a funeral or memorial can appear daunting but together we can tell their unique, complex and human story through recollections, memories, tributes, poetry and music.
Every funeral is different, and as we take the time to listen, as celebrants, we genuinely love to hear the stories that family and friends have to tell. Listening enables us to build a picture of the person lost and the myriad of ways that their life impacted those left behind, we can tell their story whilst also reflecting on the effects that their life has had on those those who remain and the treasured memories that will be carried forward.
It can sometimes be the case that prior to death relationships have been strained and with care and empathy I can help you to traverse the difficult territory of writing a fitting tribute whilst also recognising and appreciating that life can be complex and complicated.
If you are considering planning your own funeral, a memorial or an interment do get in touch and I will be happy to help.
Being a part of an end of life ceremony is a rare privilege and is one that means a lot to me, I will always do my very best to ensure that every one of my families have the ceremony, both in content and tone, that they are looking for.
For more information please feel free to contact me directly or ask your funeral director to get in touch.
