The funeral of your loved one is important to us.  Each person is unique and has touched the world and people in it in some unique way.  We can help you say farewell to the person you have lost in a dignified and personal manner.   We will listen to you and help you to create a heartfelt ceremony.  We will include the things that are important to you and support you throughout the process with empathy and patience, gentleness and flexibility.

Louise

I have experienced many losses myself and know how important it is to have a good funeral – to acknowledge the person who has died, to celebrate their life and to provide an opportunity for people to come together to share their love for the person they have lost.  I have spent a large chunk of my adult life working with homeless people so I am used to working with people who find themselves in challenging or emotional circumstances.  I recognise that there are often mixed emotions within families and I consider myself to be compassionate and non-judgemental in working with different family dynamics.  I am very practical and pragmatic in managing situations and will do what I can to help move things forward in a sensitive, sensible and respectful manner.  Working with my friend and colleague, Sonya, I would feel privileged to help create a humanist funeral or memorial ceremony for your loved one.

Sonya

I remember my first experience of a non-Christian funeral being a piece of research I did on woodland burial sites and being moved by the reasons people gave for choosing this rather than opting for a more traditional funeral. I was surprised by the amount of choice and input that you could have on a loved one’s farewell ceremony. It doesn’t have to be like everyone else’s.

“I’d just like to say that the ceremony that you conducted was very lovely and heartfelt and personal, it was a beautiful send off.” U. Jan. 2020

“I cannot imagine a better choice. Louise gave a lovely account of my friend’s life, some of which was new to me, and she was a wonderfully calm presence who I felt “”held”” us all while we remembered our friend.”  V. Nov. 2018 

A heartfelt thank you. Today was lovely. Respect.   C, October 2017 

Just mailing to say ‘thank-you’ – your empathy and care on Wednesday and all through our previous conversations, so much appreciated. We were so blessed that it was you leading us.    

J, September 2018