I conduct non-religious memorials, funerals, cremations and burials as I do other ceremonies; with care, consideration and personal attention according to the Humanists Uk Code of Conduct.

First I meet with the family or close friends so I can listen to what they say about the whole life that has ended. Then I write a draft of the words to be spoken for the family and together we include what is appropriate. Music, poems and readings can all be appropriate ways of celebrating a person’s life.

Funerals are an emotional time, often you will have guests laughing at one moment and crying at another.

A personally written ceremony means that someone’s life can be treasured and celebrated, taking into account the happy times as well as the sad, the joys as well as the sorrows and what went into making the person what they were.

Feel free to call me for a preliminary conversation about what you have in mind.

Please email patjay.kent@gmail.com for more information, leave a message on 01892 522844, or text 07967 327437.

Testimonials

‘Thank you very much for the lovely service you gave my mother. Many of the relatives commented on how different it was and how nice to know so much of her life.’

‘Just to thank you once again for the Humanist ceremony at my brother’s funeral. The whole experience was so uplifting and positive and took much careful preparation. To see so many friends and family and to hear their tributes was both heartwarming and comforting.’

‘Thank you for your service, it made a sad and difficult day much more bearable. I know many of the people attending were impressed and touched by how dignified a Humanist funeral could be. It allowed us to say goodbye to her in a proper and fitting manner.’

‘Thank you Pat. Everyone commented on how well-organised and apt the ceremony was.’

‘Many thanks again for the sensitive and caring way you dealt with all the difficult issues we faced in the last 2 weeks. With your help we sent Dad off with respect and dignity.’

‘You did a wonderful job. All the members of my large family and friends said to me afterwards they were truly impressed with the way you conducted the service.’

‘Thank you so much for the tremendous effort and skill which you put into the arrangement of our farewell to our son and the kindness and sensitivity you showed us. Many people telephoned afterwards, the two words most used were uplifting and moving’

‘Thank you for such a wonderful send off for my father. Everyone I have spoken to has said what a super service it was and several have written specially to say how lovely it was. I hope a Humanist ceremony is an option many people will consider as it includes everybody and, more importantly, centres on the departed and not Faith or God, without excluding anything or anyone.’

‘Just wanted to say thank you for the lovely and professional job you did. It was a real pleasure to meet you.’