All who have been touched by beauty are touched by sorrow at its passing

It can be difficult to find the right words to say goodbye. As a professionally trained Funeral Celebrant I will help to create a truly personal funeral ceremony that is exactly as you wish it to be.

Not everyone wants the same type of funeral and I will meet with you to discuss the ceremony fully.

You will be able to check the ceremony content beforehand and I will offer you a full text of the ceremony to keep afterwards.

The ceremony will capture the very essence of the person and tell the story of the life that has been lived.

Perhaps you are considering scattering or interring ashes, and wish to mark the occasion meaningfully. I will work with you in saying your final goodbyes.

There are some local restrictions  and guidelines for scattering of Ashes in an ethical and ecological way, and it's quite straightforward to find these out and come up with good solutions. There are also options  to divide Ashes or to use some in memorial items.

A Memorial Ceremony can be a wonderful way to remember and celebrate a life. Perhaps some time has passed, or perhaps not everyone who wanted was able to attend the funeral.

Memorial events can take many forms, from family reflections to  something of a party.  If you have a planner, I am happy to work with them in realising your wishes.

I will help you create a truly personal and unique ceremony that is exactly as you would wish it to be, delivered with dignity, sincerity and compassion. We all make different choices in life and the choices surrounding a funeral are no different. For some, great comfort can be found in a familiar poem, prayer or hymn. I'm happy to weave these into the ceremony, along with other semi-religious or non-religious words of comfort, personal music choices and individual reflections and to offer suggestions which might represent your feelings at the time and respect individual beliefs. 

I will ensure that the words and sentiments expressed are reflective of your emotions and wishes as well as the person you have lost, to create a ceremony full of meaning and heart.

I've adopted the Funeral Celebrancy Accord, a document that outlines the set of standards by which all celebrants offering funeral services should be measured .

I'm a member of the AOIC and follow their core values of best practice.

I have Public Liability and Public Indemnity Insurance, and have a current enhanced DBS check.

As a Civil Celebrant I am:

• Professional and qualified.
• Inclusive, flexible, non-judgemental.
• On a continuing path of personal and professional development to keep informing and improving the profound and varied demands of funeral celebrancy.