Funerals
Funerals
Providing Compassionate Funeral Services with a Personal Touch
When a life ends, providing the greatest care is paramount. The delivery of a funeral service represents the most devoted and final act of service and respect.
While traditional religious funeral services are common, not everyone desires a full religious ceremony. This preference may originate from the deceased or be the considered choice of the family. In such instances, a civil celebrant can conduct a meaningful ceremony that incorporates simple religious elements, or remains entirely secular, reflecting the individual's wishes and beliefs.
Funeral directors often facilitate the connection between families and celebrants. However, families have the autonomy to choose their own funeral celebrant for this significant occasion. As a dedicated and experienced celebrant, I will invest time in understanding the family's needs and learning the unique story of their loved one.
A funeral should serve as a cherished time for reflection, where the narrative of a life fully lived is shared and celebrated. It is a moment encompassing profound love and respect, acknowledging both sorrow and the joy of memories, fostering acceptance, and expressing gratitude. Ultimately, a funeral can be a pivotal step in the journey of healing and remembrance.
Opting for a celebrant-led funeral service ensures a deeply personal and tailored tribute to the deceased, honouring their life in a way that truly resonates with their values and the wishes of their family.
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one,
I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times, and laughing times, and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave, when life is done.
Anon