Funerals

When someone you care about departs this life it is a time of sorrow and mourning. It is also time to bid them farewell and release them with your love. There are many ways in which this can be done. A traditional ceremony with familiar words can be a source of comfort for some but is not meaningful for everyone. Should you be looking for something more personal maybe I can help.

Working with close family and/or friends I will create a bespoke Funeral ceremony that lovingly reflects and honours the true spirit of the one whose life is being celebrated. It will also be respectful of the differing values and beliefs of all those who are intimately involved. A ceremony such as this can help bring comfort at a very difficult time.

A specially-created funeral ceremony will take the form you wish. It could include music, poetry, readings, the lighting of candles and/or any other rituals you might like.

Spiritual elements such as prayers and/or blessings will be created and delivered from a heart-felt connection with the Sacred.

Family and/or friends may feel comfortable preparing and delivering their own tribute(s) or you may prefer me to put something into words and/or read it for you. You could already have a clear idea what you would like or you might be looking for suggestions.  If the Funeral ceremony was planned in advance and you are looking for someone to put everything together and take the ceremony on the day I would be most willing to assist.

Our first meeting - usually a home visit - enables us to discuss possibilities and commit to working together. Once I have a feel for the ceremony you wish to create I prepare a draft for your approval which is emailed to you. Further discussions and refinements take place by phone and email. Once you are completely satisfied I will conduct the Funeral ceremony for you on the day, unless you wish otherwise.

There are no legal restrictions around where a Funeral ceremony takes place or the wording of it. This means that you could, for instance, choose to hold your ceremony at home, in a village hall, a pub, a club or your garden prior to interment or cremation.

I can also work with you in the creation of Memorial Services and Ceremonies for the Scattering of Ashes