It is an honour to work as a celebrant and be able to support family members and friends who have been bereaved. I plan and write unique funerals, memorial events and celebrations of life, and lead inclusive and respectful ceremonies on your behalf.
My commitment to you is to ensure that the ceremony is a milestone which you are comfortable with and which you know puts the person you have lost at its heart.
While bereavement is an experience we can all anticipate, the reality of it can be unexpected and overwhelming. At this time planning a ceremony can feel challenging, even if your loved one had created some plans of their own. In my conversations with you I can help you to share your memories and to explore the character, relationships and life events of your loved one. I create tributes that are authentic and appreciative, and adopt a careful balance between celebrating lives and acknowledging the grief of loss. I offer advice on what to include, and how you can contribute if you wish to.
On the day I can ease that challenge and potential anxiety related to funerals. I ensure that the ceremony is conducted with dignity and meaning, is responsive to your wishes and meets the individual needs of the mourners. Each ceremony is different, with a carefully considered balance of shared memories, music, reflections, humour and love. Between us we can create a ceremony which is itself an opportunity for new memories. Following the ceremony you will receive a presentation copy of the ceremony as a keepsake.
In addition I am qualified and experienced in supporting individuals who wish to pre-plan their own funerals. If this appeals to you I can provide you with an opportunity to tell your own life-story, celebrate people who have journeyed through life with you and give you reassurance that your loved ones can draw on your wishes shared with regards to any ceremony you wish.
