Ceremonies

As a certified Civil Funeral Celebrant, I offer a range of services to help you create a ceremony that truly reflects the life being remembered.

From our first conversation to the day of the service, I’ll guide you with care, compassion, and professionalism, ensuring every detail is handled with respect and understanding.

Ashes

If your loved one was cremated, you may be unsure how best to care for their ashes, or whether a small ceremony would feel right.

There are two main choices:

Scattering ashes – releasing them in a meaningful place
Interment of ashes – placing them in the ground as a permanent resting place, sometimes alongside another family member

An ashes ceremony is often especially helpful after a Direct/Pure Cremation, offering a sense of closure. I can guide you with music, readings, contributions from family or friends, symbolic gestures, timing, and practical arrangements. The ceremony may be religious or non-religious.

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Burial

Burial can offer a quiet, reflective farewell and may take place in a cemetery, churchyard, or natural burial ground.

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A burial service may include:

Tributes, music, and readings
A committal at the graveside
Sensitive acknowledgement of other family members buried there

I can support you with structure, choices, contributions from family or friends, symbolic gestures, and practical details, so nothing feels rushed or overwhelming.

The ceremony may be religious or non-religious.

Cremation

A cremation service should be entirely personal and meaningful.

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A service may include:

Music, readings, and symbolic gestures
A personal tribute shaped from shared memories
Words from family or friends, if wished
Photos to remember and celebrate the person

I offer clear guidance on structure, timing, and content, helping you make thoughtful choices that truly reflect your loved one.

The ceremony may include religious elements or none at all.

Memorial

A memorial service is usually held before or after a cremation or burial. It allows family and friends to come together in a relaxed, yet meaningful, way to honour a life.

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Memorial Services may:

Take place during the day or evening
Be held in a wide range of venues
Feel less formal, with no strict time limits

I will help gather readings, music, photographs, speeches, symbolic gestures, and guide all practical arrangements, including venues and refreshments.

Many families find a memorial service especially helpful after a Direct/Pure Cremation, as it provides a sense of closure. Religious or non-religious elements may be included.

Planning Ahead

If you are thinking ahead to your own funeral, or the funeral of someone close to dying, I can offer calm and thoughtful guidance.

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Together we will:

Talk through ideas and questions at your pace
Create a clear plan for the ceremony you have in mind
Reduce pressure on those you love

I will also create a clear document summarising those wishes. Family and friends will find this invaluable when planning and carrying out the funeral according to specific requests.

These conversations are relaxed, supportive, practical, and reassuring.

Further Services:

Help Following a Direct/Pure Cremation

After a Direct/Pure Cremation, where no service was held and no one attended, some families recognise the need to come together to remember their loved one and gain a sense of closure.

This might be:

A quiet remembrance
A relaxed gathering
A celebration of life
A full-on party

I can help plan and lead the occasion, advising on music, readings, speeches, photos, symbolic gestures, venues, refreshments, and logistics. The ceremony may be religious or non-religious and can take place during the day or evening.

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How I Work With You

Creating a meaningful ceremony is a collaborative journey.

Here's what you can expect when you choose to work with me.

Initial Contact

Reach out by phone, email, or contact form. I'll respond promptly to arrange our first meeting at a time and place convenient for you.

Getting to Know You

We'll meet to discuss your loved one's life, your wishes for the ceremony, and any special elements you'd like to include. This typically takes 1-2 hours in a relaxed setting.

Ceremony Creation

I'll craft a personalised ceremony script, incorporating stories, memories, music, and readings. You can also request a draft of the ceremony words in advance, so you know what will be said.

The Ceremony

On the day, I'll arrive early to coordinate with the venue and funeral director, I then lead the ceremony with warmth, dignity, and professionalism.

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