I'm a modern compassionate Civil Celebrant or Independent Celebrant who will help to plan your own or your loved one's funeral service. I can guide you through your choices and create your perfect funeral ceremony with you. The ceremony is written specifically for you - there is no standard approach when I write about your loved one. I will then help you through one of the most difficult days of your life.
Funeral ceremonies do not have to be limited to a crematorium, a cemetery or a burial ground - consider having a ceremony for a loved one in the family garden or a local beautiful venue, such as a barn, event venue or a woodland - you do not have to follow the 'normal funeral' that many Funeral Directors will lead you towards. Non crematorium ceremonies are so relaxed and special because there are no time limits and no constraints. They are legal, beautiful, memorable, unhurried ceremonies but often people - especially people experiencing grief do not understand the options that are out there! With a Civil Celebrant or an Independent Celebrant funeral service you have flexibility and endless possibilities to create a dream ceremony and that is what I am passionate about! Together, we can create a special, unforgettable and meaningful occasion that is completely unique and celebrates their life and achievements. From the first meeting to the delivery of the service, I can guide you through the process and give you ideas on beautiful and relevant readings and songs. Alternatively, if you have a clear idea of the type of ceremony that you would like, I can help you to create your vision. |
Myth Buster: All Celebrants are Humanist
As an Independent Celebrant I do not have to be Humanist - I can create a non-religious ceremony or I can include some elements of religion such as a prayer or a hymn. As an Independent Funeral Celebrant I offer choice and flexibility. "Thank you for being so easy to talk to and being genuinely interested in Mum's life."
Alex - Oct 2021 "You were very good at quickly understanding what Mum was like, what was most important to get across and in sussing us all out. Your judgements on the script and flexing the service were spot on." Barry - Oct 2021 |
I believe that the most important aspect of a funeral service is that it should be bespoke and truly personal to the loved one who has passed away. You should be able to incorporate any elements, cultures, traditions, beliefs and readings that represent who they were, what they stood for and how they wanted to be remembered. We can include any life highlights, music and special memories that you want to share or that they wanted shared. If you want hymns or a prayer included in a crematorium service we can do it, if you want no mention of religion - that is fine too! As your Funeral Celebrant, I will be able to make some appropriate suggestions too.
Let me incorporate some smiles and even laughter into the ceremony - we are celebrating life, their funny anecdotes, their stories - how they will be remembered. |
"Justine led the ceremony for my wife's funeral. She was kind, empathetic and attentive to our needs. The ceremony was beautiful, moving, sad and uplifting all at the same time. What a fantastic send off we were able to give thanks to Justine. I cannot recommend her highly enough for handling such a sensitive and emotional ceremony." Mr C - Nov 2020
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"Everyone commented on how beautifully you told the story and many thought you had known G personally. I don’t think you could ask for a greater accolade than that!
Should anyone ask me about celebrants I would for sure recommend you." Mrs G - Aug 2021 |
If you have a relative with dementia - whose loved-one has died - their reactions to this situation can be disconcerting and sadly, often they have to relive the awful news that their nearest or dearest has passed away - over and over again. They may not behave 'appropriately' at the service because of their illness - this we can accommodate and make it as stress-free for all those involved by making it as relaxed and as inclusive as possible.
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Extended Bespoke Funeral or Memorial Service |
£350
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Bespoke Funeral at a Crematorium |
£250
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Most people expect to be very upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure what normal is anymore.
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