Funeral Services
Living Funerals
The living funeral is a life celebration held before death. It is becoming more popular with some people who have long term diseases, who are elderly or terminally ill and who want to take control and share and exchange remembrances at a pre-death party!
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As a Celebrant my aim is to help you celebrate the life and legacy of a person creating an end-of-life ceremony or celebration that pays tribute to their life. Guiding and advising you on the process.
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When we meet, I will listen to your stories/anecdotes, hear the very best moments of a life, the successes and triumphs, loves, funny bits and family bonds and create a positive, personalised ceremony that reflects the personality of your loved one.
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In creating and performing the ceremony my role doesn’t stop there. I also:
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Support family or friends to create and deliver a Eulogy
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Liaise with Funeral Directors and Crematorium staff to co-ordinate the practical arrangements and ensure every detail is perfect.
The best thing about this type of ceremony is that it’s not just a celebration of life but also a celebration with family and friends. Often after a funeral I hear people say “I wish I had told them …..”. A living funeral is the perfect opportunity to express our love and say anything that needs to be said.
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As a Celebrant I can help you make arrangements at your own pace, advise you on timings, structure, place, formal/informal. There can be speeches, singing, poetry, food, videos. Anything legal goes, and the sky’s not even the limit.
Memorial Ceremonies
If you want to remember your loved one and for some reason this might not have been possible at the time of their death or remember them on their anniversary, you can choose to have a memorial ceremony.
A memorial ceremony tends to be less formal than a funeral, it can take place wherever you choose and allows for real personalisation. I can facilitate a modern or traditional ceremony and provide practical planning information. In helping you identify your needs of you and your family I can offer practical solutions and ensure you have a great plan pulled together for the event.
Scattering of Ashes
Often holding an informal service can turn what feels like a difficult hurdle into a very special final goodbye and helps you celebrate the life of a loved one.
The scattering of ashes in public or National Trust land requires environmental guidelines to be followed. On private land you need the landowner’s permission.
If you need help, just ask and I will assist you in identify any constraints, clarify your thoughts and plan and help arrange things into a meaningful and memorable tribute.