Losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult time, and planning a funeral can feel overwhelming. As your celebrant, I am here to guide and support you, ensuring that the service is a fitting tribute to the person you are remembering.

If you choose me as your celebrant, you can be assured of a professionally written and thoughtfully delivered ceremony, one that reflects the life, values, and personality of your loved one. Every funeral service is bespoke, and together we will create a meaningful farewell, incorporating music, poetry, readings, or prayers—whatever feels right for you and your family. The service might reflect the religious faith of your loved one, or it might contain no reference to religion at all, depending on your wishes. I can lead the ceremony in full or facilitate the involvement of family and friends, should they wish to contribute.

If you do not contact me directly, your funeral director may reach out on your behalf. Once I receive the necessary details, I will be in touch to arrange a meeting. This is usually held in the comfort of your home, but we can meet at a location that suits you, such as a café or community space. If needed, we can also meet online via Zoom—particularly useful if you are overseas or unable to meet in person.

My role is to listen, to understand, and to craft a ceremony that honours your loved one with dignity, warmth, and sincerity. Whatever your needs, I will be there to support you every step of the way.

Our meeting is an opportunity for me to learn about your loved one—their life, their passions, and the moments that made them special. It is a time for reflection, remembrance, and sharing stories that will help shape a heartfelt and meaningful tribute.

You are welcome to invite anyone who you feel can contribute to this conversation, whether that be close family members or dear friends. If someone cannot be present but would like to share their memories, they can write them down in advance or email them to me directly. If this is the case, please let me know so I can ensure I have received their message. It often helps if people have thought about stories beforehand, but I understand this is a difficult time, and I will guide the conversation with care and sensitivity.

If you wish, you are welcome to bring any photographs of your loved one. A picture can often capture their essence in a way that words sometimes cannot, and some families find it comforting to share a couple of special photos during our conversation.

With your permission, I may record our discussion as an aide-memoire while I prepare the eulogy. Any recordings will be deleted once the final version is confirmed.

During our meeting, we will also discuss the structure of the service. We can explore readings, music, poetry, or prayers—whatever feels right for your loved one. If family or friends wish to take part in the ceremony, we can talk through how best to involve them.

We will discuss the timeframes for your ceremony, and I will advise when to expect a draft of the eulogy to review. I encourage you to check your junk mail folder, just in case. You will have the opportunity to make any amendments, and once you are happy with the final version, the service will be confirmed. 

On the day of the funeral, I will arrive in good time to welcome you and ensure everything runs smoothly. My role is to guide you through the ceremony with professionalism, warmth, and dignity, creating a service that honours your loved one with love and respect.

If you have chosen a cremation and, at a later date, wish to scatter or inter the ashes in a special place, I can also lead a short ceremony to mark this moment. Please feel free to contact me directly to arrange this.