My Services
A Personal Funeral, Crafted with Care
Every funeral should be as unique as the life it celebrates. I believe that a meaningful ceremony not only honours the person who has passed, but also supports those left behind — offering comfort, reflection, and a gentle first step through grief.
With great care and compassion, I work closely with each family to create a truly personal service. Whether traditional or modern, religious or non-religious, every detail is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your loved one’s values, personality, and story. From the first conversation to the day of the funeral, I’ll be by your side — listening, guiding, and helping you feel reassured.
I will liaise with your Funeral Director to ensure everything runs smoothly, and I always send the eulogy for your approval beforehand. However you wish to say goodbye, I’m here to help you do so with love, dignity, and peace of mind.
Leading the Funeral Service
On the day of the funeral, I will lead the service with care, compassion, and professionalism. You and your family can choose to be as involved as you feel comfortable — my role is to guide the ceremony smoothly, exactly as planned.
Meeting in Advance
I offer a face-to-face or online meeting at a time that suits you, giving us a chance to talk about your loved one and the type of service you’d like. This helps me ensure the ceremony is meaningful, accurate, and delivered with respect.
Ideas and Inspiration
I can help you choose from a wide selection of poems, prayers, readings, music, and other personal touches to create a heartfelt ceremony. Whether you prefer traditional elements or something a little different, I’ll offer suggestions that feel right for you.
Order of Service Guidance
Creating an Order of Service can feel daunting — but I’m here to help. Whether you follow a standard format or want to create something unique, I can provide templates, advice, and support to make sure it flows beautifully within the time available.
Eulogy Writing Support
Not sure where to start with the eulogy? I’ll help you gather your thoughts and shape them into a loving tribute. With years of experience writing and delivering eulogies, I can gently support you through this part of the process.
Eulogy Reading
If you’d like someone to read the eulogy on your behalf, I’m happy to do so with care and sincerity. I’ll always send you a draft for approval beforehand, and I can also support you if you choose to deliver the tribute yourself.
Religious Funeral Support
If your loved one’s wishes include religious elements, I’ll help coordinate with your chosen faith leader or offer support in incorporating prayers, hymns or rituals into the service. Every tradition is respected and handled with sensitivity.
Non-Religious Ceremonies
Whether you’re planning a civil or humanist funeral, I’ll help you create a non-religious service that celebrates your loved one’s life in a personal and heartfelt way — with or without any spiritual elements, entirely based on your preferences.
Interment of Ashes Services
Following a cremation, I can lead a short and meaningful ceremony as you lay your loved one’s ashes to rest. Whether it’s in a cemetery, woodland site, or private land, I’ll guide you through this moment with warmth and compassion.
Celebrating the Life of a Loved One
Saying goodbye is never easy. Grief is a deeply personal journey — it comes in waves, takes many forms, and arrives without a set timeline. That’s why I believe a funeral should do more than mark a passing; it should celebrate a life. Whether held at a crematorium, graveside, or a location with special meaning, the ceremony should reflect the true essence of the person you’re honouring.
The services I lead are centred on storytelling — capturing your loved one’s character, quirks, humour, and the positive mark they left on those around them. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that is dignified, heartfelt, and truly personal. If you’re not sure where to start, I’m here to guide you with warmth and compassion. Please feel free to reach out whenever you’re ready.
What is a Civil Funeral Celebrant?
A civil celebrant offers non-religious or semi-religious funeral services, focusing on celebrating the life of the person who has passed. The ceremony can include readings, music, prayers, or hymns — whatever feels most meaningful to you. As someone you’ll meet and speak with beforehand, I help guide you through planning and lead the ceremony on the day with compassion and care. My role is to ensure the service feels personal, respectful, and truly reflective of your loved one’s life.
What Does a Celebrant Do at a Funeral?
As your celebrant, I will take time to understand your loved one’s story and what kind of service you’d like. I can assist with writing and delivering the eulogy, coordinating the order of service, and helping select poems, music, or other personal touches. On the day, I will lead the ceremony as planned, offering gentle support to you and your family throughout.
What Is the Interment of Ashes?
Interment of ashes is the process of placing a loved one’s cremated remains into a final resting place. This could be a burial plot in a cemetery, a natural woodland site, a columbarium niche, or even private land (with permission). I can help create a short, meaningful ceremony to accompany this moment, offering space for remembrance, readings, and closure. Some families also choose alternatives such as scattering ashes in a special location, dividing them among loved ones, or keeping a small portion in memorial jewellery.
What Happens at a Graveside Committal Service?
A graveside committal is a shorter, intimate farewell that may follow a funeral or act as a standalone ceremony. It includes a few carefully chosen readings, a eulogy or tribute, and symbolic moments such as placing a flower or scattering earth. Whether for a casket or urn, I can guide the service with empathy and warmth, helping you say your final goodbye in a way that feels right. Seating is often limited, and customs may vary, but the tone remains respectful and personal to your wishes.
