Would you like help honouring your loved one? Not sure where to start to plan a funeral or memorial ceremony? To find out how I could help, please call me on 07860 735136. Weekdays, weekends and evenings are equally fine.
About
I like to combine my skills at writing, public speaking and organisation with my passion, and compassion, for people to help them through such a significant life event as the death of a loved one, family member or friend.
Funerals
Funerals of whatever form are a time for those who knew the deceased to gather together to remember them and say a formal farewell. It is also a time to celebrate the deceased’s life. A humanist funeral puts particular emphasis on remembering the life of the deceased – recalling their character and achievements. There will often be tears but there can also be humour. There will certainly be respect and compassion.
The normal order for a humanist ceremony is:
- Welcome
- Some thoughts on life and death
- Tribute
- Quiet time for reflection
- Formal goodbye
But all of this can be changed to meet your wishes – you can choose what you want included, or not, and the form the ceremony takes.
The main part is the tribute to the deceased. Sometimes this is written by a family member or friend. But often as a celebrant I meet with the chief mourners to get a picture of the deceased so I can write a suitable tribute.
Services provided
I will write a script for the whole ceremony incorporating any tributes or readings others wish to make; can help with the order sheet for the ceremony; can help with suggestions of music and readings; and will lead the ceremony. I work with the funeral director to ensure the ceremony goes smoothly. My fee is £250 which can be paid through the funeral director or directly. I take funeral ceremonies in crematoriums and natural burial sites; memorial services anywhere you wish to hold one or interment of ashes at the barrow at Dode lost village. I am based in Sevenoaks but will take ceremonies anywhere in Kent, Sussex or London.
PS
To get a flavour of who I am, when not working as a business coach or funeral celebrant, I like wild swimming; travel; mah-jong; running with my dog and reading.
Reviews
Thanks for all your work on Dad’s funeral; it was perfect and we have had many comments from those that attending saying it was the best funeral they had been to if there is a best one! MS
C and I thought you handled everything wonderfully well at the ceremony. It all seemed to pan out as per your script which we also thought you produced very quickly, efficiently and all as per our discussion at the meeting. Thank you very much indeed. LW
Many thanks for making a difficult day run as smoothly as possible. I am very grateful for the way you were able to tell my parents’ story and I am sure those who were present were able to take comfort in your words. CP
You lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. SC