Hi, I'm Ian

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The death of a loved one is a significant moment in all of our lives. Someone has been removed from our life and we want to cherish their memory and celebrate their existence.  With you I will create the tribute you would like to hear for your loved one. This will be personal, sincere and about the person who has died. As a non-religious ceremony, although inclusive of everyone, there will be a focus on the individual, who they were, what they liked and what they meant to their loved ones.

Opportunity for private, silent prayer and reflection can be provided so that everyone there can feel involved in the ceremony.

To plan your ceremony I will spend time with you (face to face or via Zoom, whatever works best for you) to listen to your wishes for the ceremony and create a comforting and suitable farewell.

You can include readings and music. This could be a favourite piece of the music enjoyed by the person you have lost or something you want on their behalf.

Readings could be contributed by family or friends and read by them or myself.

Whatever you need be assured I will provide a warm, personal and appropriate ceremony.

Contact me if you have any further questions.

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Ian Clarke

Where I work

I am based in the Moira area but I am happy to attend most areas of Northern Ireland. I have delivered ceremonies for people from Londonderry to Bangor and several points in between.

Fees from...

£200. This would be more if there is a lot of travel involved or special circumstances necessitate.

How to contact me
Email

ianke64@hotmail.com

Phone

07732 175452

Website

humanist.org.uk/ianclarke

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Humanist funerals

Humanist funerals, memorials and ash ceremonies are a fitting way to honour a unique life with warmth, sensitivity and meaning, but without reference to religion or an afterlife. They put the story of the person who has died at the heart of the ceremony, paying tribute to them and the legacy they leave, and provide an opportunity to bring people together, not just to share sadness but to celebrate a life lived.