A farewell or memorial should be warm, dignified and above all personal, don’t you think?
Happily, most of us don’t have to organise funerals very often. When you do have to, the ceremony needs to get it right for the person who’s died. Whatever that means for you, I’m here to help you design the right funeral or memorial and then guide you through all the steps to make it happen.
“Heartfelt thanks Simon, for your gentle guidance and kind, calm support. Dad’s memorial was just what we wanted thanks to your personal and thoughtful approach.”
Whether it’s a cremation, a formal or natural burial or a memorial, a ceremony doesn’t need to rely on religious words or ritual to have dignity and a sense of occasion. It should be warm and relevant; it should tell the story of the person who’s died and the meaning their life has had and it should allow everyone to feel comfortable, whatever their beliefs.
“It was a wonderful service that will be in my memory for a long time, a truly good send off for my mum and in no least part due to how you helped with that from the moment I contacted you.”
A little bit about me: I retired a few years ago from my job as principal of an international sixth-form college in Oxford; now as well as being a funeral celebrant I teach the Alexander Technique, I make furniture and I play drums in local jazz and salsa bands. I have four children and a growing number of lovely grandchildren.
If I sound like the kind of person who could be of help to you, please just get in touch. There’s no obligation of any kind. We’ll talk things over, probably on the phone in the first instance, and then if you decide to go ahead,’ we’ll meet to outline and plan the ceremony together. With what you tell me, taking as large or as small a part as you wish, I’ll design and lead a dignified and above all personal ceremony.
“The thanks are all due to you for guiding us through the preparation of the ceremony and the event itself. We always felt in very safe hands. Thank you. I’m not sure if funerals should be enjoyed but John and I and our children were very happy with the celebration of Lily.”