SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR LOVED ONE AND CELEBRATE THEIR LIFE - ORGANISE THE BEST FUNERAL
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Are you looking at funeral celebrants in Kent? Choosing me as a modern compassionate Funeral Celebrant to lead the ceremony, gives you choice and freedom to plan the perfect ceremony. I am located near to Vinters Park Crematorium, Medway Crematorium and Kent and Sussex Crematorium, but I also conduct Celebration of Life Ceremonies in other crematoria, cemeteries and natural burial grounds in and around Kent.
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 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. |
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I believe that the most important aspect of a funeral service is that it should be created individually and be 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 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.
We will talk, I will listen and by the time we are at the ceremony, I will be able to share stories about the person - whose life we are celebrating - as if I knew them too. Some lives are very long; others are much shorter; but all lives are important, have significance and leave a legacy and we want to mark that in a special way.
There is always choice when planning a funeral or a memorial with me as your celebrant. You don’t have to do everything at once, and you don’t have to do it in a specific order and you can also separate the elements of the process.
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.
We will talk, I will listen and by the time we are at the ceremony, I will be able to share stories about the person - whose life we are celebrating - as if I knew them too. Some lives are very long; others are much shorter; but all lives are important, have significance and leave a legacy and we want to mark that in a special way.
There is always choice when planning a funeral or a memorial with me as your celebrant. You don’t have to do everything at once, and you don’t have to do it in a specific order and you can also separate the elements of the process.
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For example, you may wish to have a cremation, but you actually like the idea of a natural burial too…. so you could have both. It's called an Interment of Ashes (the ashes are buried) - I can guide you through this process.
You may want a woodland funeral rather than a more traditional crematorium arrangement - there are natural burial sites in or near to Kent. You may want a small crematorium service with close family members and a memorial service at a later date. You have choices and I have the words and knowledge. I work very closely with families and funeral directors, and together we shall create the right ceremony for you and your loved ones.
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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) |
ECO FRIENDLY FUNERALS
An eco friendly funeral is so special - not only because it is beautiful, but also because it is environmentally friendly. These celebrations of life tend to be natural, 'green', sustainably sourced coffins such as willow, maybe at a natural burial ground, ecological but most above all I consider the most important factor in all my services is that I like to create a calm, serene atmosphere where the words are carefully researched and crafted for the life we are celebrating.
If you are interested in finding out more about a local Funeral Director that encourages families to consider an eco funeral - I can help. There are options for non-traditional coffins such as willow, pandanus, wicker, banana leaves and bamboo which are all beautiful, sustainable and good for the environment.
If you are interested in finding out more about a local Funeral Director that encourages families to consider an eco funeral - I can help. There are options for non-traditional coffins such as willow, pandanus, wicker, banana leaves and bamboo which are all beautiful, sustainable and good for the environment.
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DEMENTIA AND THE FUNERAL
Dementia has affected so many people - some people die with dementia-related illness, others are going through dementia when a loved one dies.
Just because someone had dementia prior to death - no matter in which form it manifests - it does not have to define them - it is a disease that they have suffered for the latter years of their lives. Most have lived long happy lives prior to dementia and we can celebrate their lives, their achievements and their story.
I have first-hand experience of dementia and how it affects the individual and the family. I am also a 'Dementia Friend' and can share advice on how to make the funeral as inclusive and as easy as possible.
Just because someone had dementia prior to death - no matter in which form it manifests - it does not have to define them - it is a disease that they have suffered for the latter years of their lives. Most have lived long happy lives prior to dementia and we can celebrate their lives, their achievements and their story.
I have first-hand experience of dementia and how it affects the individual and the family. I am also a 'Dementia Friend' and can share advice on how to make the funeral as inclusive and as easy as possible.
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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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GRIEF CHATMost 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.
Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘Time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by. |
Link to Grief Chat Website here
or call 01524 782910 |
Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘Time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by.
We know that no-one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it’s sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement of your life and this is why we offer the GriefChat service.
GriefChat was created by bereavement experts and by clicking on the GriefChat box above, you can chat directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. GriefChat counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people and will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support you might need. GriefChat is a completely free service and is available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm or by email :info@griefchat.co.uk out of these hours.
GriefChat provides emotional support for bereaved people, access to trained bereavement counsellors and referral into other specialist bereavement services.
We know that no-one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it’s sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement of your life and this is why we offer the GriefChat service.
GriefChat was created by bereavement experts and by clicking on the GriefChat box above, you can chat directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. GriefChat counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people and will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support you might need. GriefChat is a completely free service and is available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm or by email :info@griefchat.co.uk out of these hours.
GriefChat provides emotional support for bereaved people, access to trained bereavement counsellors and referral into other specialist bereavement services.
Celebrant Funeral Costs
Crematorium Package
£250
Mileage may be added if outside of Kent |
Memorial Package
£250
Mileage may be added if outside of Kent |
Natural Burial Package
£280
Mileage may be added if outside of Kent |