I offer a personal and fitting way to say goodbye to those you have loved and lost. I will honour the life of the person who has died, focusing on the life they led, the relationships they forged, and the legacy they left.
As an Independent Funeral Celebrant, I will:
- Work with the family or friends most closely connected with the person who has died to learn more about that person and ensure that the funeral justly captures their life and personality. If this cannot be done in person, it can be done via a telephone or video call.
- Write a unique ceremony that’s absolutely fitting for the person who has died.
- Advise on practical matters, such as the amount of time available for the ceremony at the crematorium, or other ways of holding a ceremony if there can be no attendance at the crematorium.
- Listen to ideas on music, readings, or symbolic gestures and make suggestions that may work for the family within any circumstances.
- Talk to the family about how to personalise the ceremony, sharing my ideas and drawing on my experience and expertise.
- Liaise with those involved in the ceremony, for example, anyone who will be reading a tribute, poem, or piece of prose, to ensure all goes smoothly. Act as a calm presence on the day, leading the ceremony with warmth and dignity.
- Provide the family with a presentation copy of the final script.
My fee for this service would be £200. This fee is all-inclusive of the family meeting, leading the service on the day, a presentation script of the service, and travel costs within the South Yorkshire area. Additional expenses may be incurred for travel outside of this area.
See and hear me on the video below, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask by contacting me on details in the footer.