Funeral and Memorial Ceremony Creation

Through life, many paths are taken, some are long while others are short, some are chosen and some are not, some can be joyous and some are sad.  Death is a natural experience, one which, like it or not, can be found at the end of all the paths we tread.  It is an inseparable part of living and when faced with death, especially a close family member or friend you can often feel overwhelmed, unprepared, uninformed, shocked and extremely vulnerable.

Creating the right funeral ceremony, one that reflects your beliefs and wishes as well as the beliefs and wishes of the person who has died, can play a vital part, in the natural grieving process.  There are no fixed rules when it comes to funeral ceremonies, you can choose to honour, celebrate and say goodbye, in what ever way feels right for you.

Creating a memorable funeral requires sensitivity, thoughtfulness and careful planning and as a caring professional, I will listen to your needs, support and guide you and together we will create a respectful and meaningful occasion that not only says goodbye but also balances loss with thanks and celebration for a life lived.

You can be as involved as you would like in choosing, music, readings, rituals and flowers. The occasion can be black and shiny, contemporary and creative, elaborate or simple and I can be there to facilitate, officiate, offer support or speak your words for you. What a funeral, ultimately looks like and represents, is entirely up to you. 

Pre Funeral Ceremony Planning

We live in a culture where death is a taboo subject, a culture that denies the reality of death. Often, death is not faced by many, until a person has already died… then it’s too late. It does not have to be this way, encourage people to talk about death and dying and have those awkward conversations. It costs nothing and can save a lot of stress and heartache later down the line.

In my experience, the most valuable gift you can leave a loved one is knowledge, the knowledge of your wishes and what you would like your final journey to look like. If you wish to plan your own funeral ceremony or day, at any time in your life, I can offer sensitive support and guidance in making this happen.

Tribute Writing

A tribute or life reflection can be a lovely way to honour and remember a person who has died. Ultimately, only you know, what you would like to say and I can help and support you in the creation of a piece of work that reflects the essence of the person who has died.

I can help you to:

·       Organise your information into sections to give it flow and rhythm.

·       Select a theme and present in either a chronological order or an interesting style.

·       Include insignificant details as these often evoke memories

·       Include memorable events or highlights, achievements, anecdotes, favourite sayings, interests and hobbies, likes and dislikes.