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


Louise Cordana

Farewells, Funerals & Memorials

Funerals

Memorials

Funerals

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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.

How it works

Ashes

Memorials

Funerals

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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.


How it works

Memorials

Memorials

Beliefs & Wishes

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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.

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Beliefs & Wishes

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

Beliefs & Wishes

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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.


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Standards

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

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I have completed the highest possible qualification in Funeral Celebrancy in the UK, NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy (RQF). This means that I have been rigorously assessed for my skill and suitability as a Funeral Celebrant, and am able to create and deliver an appropriate and unique funeral ceremony with sensitivity and empathy.

I'm lucky that I trained with the best: Civil Ceremonies Ltd, who have pioneered the Celebrant movement in the UK.

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

The Funeral Celebrancy Council

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The Celebrant Accord

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 .

Funeral Celebrancy Council Accord

Association of Independent Celebrants

Association of Independent Celebrants

Association of Independent Celebrants

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Association of Independent Celebrants

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

Independent Celebrants funerals

Insurance & DBS

Association of Independent Celebrants

Association of Independent Celebrants

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



How it works

Code of Practice

Association of Independent Celebrants

Code of Practice

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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.


How it works

How it works

MEETINGS


I will meet with you either in person or on Zoom to discuss  your wishes, your choices, and can offer suggestions for apt readings, poetry  and music you may wish to include. I will gather details about the story of the life that has passed in order to create a truly personalised service that reflects their thoughts and beliefs. I will send you a draft script to check details, and so that you will know what is to happen and what will be said on the day.

WORKING WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR


If you would like me to be your Celebrant and you already have a Funeral Director, simply pass my details onto them and I will work with their team to deliver the funeral. Funeral Directors are used to working with a variety of religious, semi-religious and non-religious Celebrants.

DIY FUNERALS


If you have discovered what to do, I am able to be a Celebrant at your DIY funeral. I know a few things about the funeral industry outside my role as a Celebrant, but would be unable to make arrangements - I would advise if I thought a Funeral Director is needed - I know a couple of excellent FDs  who would follow your DIY wishes.

NATURAL BURIALS


Entirely possible and absolutely beautiful. There are many managed sites in the UK for this option.

ASHES


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.

MEMORIALS


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.

FEES


To write and deliver a Funeral service in the London area my fee is £250.

Scattering or Internment of Ashes service is usually £100-£150.

Memorial service is usually £250.

WHAT IS INCLUDED


All funeral, ashes and memorial ceremonies include: 

  • a meeting with you in person or by Zoom
  • a draft script
  • delivery of the service
  • a presentation script.


All my travel to meetings and bookings in the London area is included within my fee. Additional travel and personalisation of items may cost extra, and will be by arrangement. There will be no surprises.

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