Funeral ceremonies
Planning the funeral for someone you love can be difficult and daunting. But that’s where I can help. As your chosen funeral celebrant, my role is to provide support, advice and comfort every step of the way, crafting a service as unique as your loved one was.
As an independent civil celebrant, I’m not attached to any church, religion or belief system. The ceremonies I create and deliver are guided entirely by the family I am working with and can be non-religious or semi-religious, depending on the family’s and/or the deceased’s wishes.
For those wishing to have religious elements included in their loved one’s funeral ceremony, I can help. The eulogies (often referred to as “tributes”) I write and deliver can be complemented by biblical and other faith-led readings, hymns and prayers. The choices will always be that of the family, but I can step in and offer suggestions if needed.
I’m also able to create and lead ceremonies that do not include any religious content. In this instance, together, we can explore other options, such as weaving fitting poetry, visual tributes, modern readings, your loved one’s favourite songs and more into the ceremony.
Whether you’re planning a traditional cremation or burial, this flexibility allows me to craft a unique and truly personal ceremony every time. A ceremony that reflects and honours the person who’s life and lasting legacy we are remembering and celebrating.
Woodland burials
Woodland burials offer a natural and peaceful alternative to traditional funerals, taking place in tranquil grounds where trees, wildflowers and birdsong surround your final goodbye. For many families, it’s a way to honour a loved one’s connection to nature - and to leave a gentler footprint on earth.
These ceremonies take place at natural burial grounds, with biodegradable coffins and without headstones, allowing the landscape to remain wild and undisturbed. Whether chosen for environmental reasons, spiritual beliefs or simply a love of the outdoors, woodland burials offer a calm and beautiful backdrop for remembrance.
As your chosen celebrant, I’ll work closely with you to create a ceremony that feels grounded and heartfelt. Whether you'd like a short and reflective ceremony, or a longer service with readings, poetry or other symbolic acts I will help bring your ideas to life.
At the centre is a personal eulogy, crafted with care, to tell the story of your loved one - their values, their passions and the lasting legacy they leave behind.
Scattering of ashes ceremonies
Scattering ashes is a profoundly moving way to say goodbye, offering a moment of reflection and connection as you return your loved one’s earthly remains back to nature. As your chosen funeral celebrant, I write and deliver carefully-chosen words of remembrance and comfort to bring meaning and significance to this symbolic act.
The scattering of ashes ceremonies I create and deliver can be held a time and place that feels fitting for you - whether that be in the privacy of your own garden, at your loved one’s favourite outdoor spot, at a family grave, in a garden of remembrance, at a natural burial site, or even at sea.
For families looking to inter (bury) their loved one’s ashes, I also offer ceremonies at cemeteries, at woodland burial sites, or on private land.
While you gather with those who mean the most at your chosen location, we will remember your loved one’s life and character through memories and stories, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind.
Memorial services
Memorial services offer a chance to gather and remember someone special at a location and at a time that feels right. Whether you envision a quiet tribute or a larger celebration, I will work with you to create and deliver a unique ceremony that pays tribute to your loved one and the unique life they led.
Held sometime after your loved one’s passing or following a direct cremation or burial, these services offer the space to reflect, share memories and celebrate their life at a time and place of your choosing.
Whether you envision an intimate and peaceful gathering or a large and vibrant celebration, I will work closely with you to craft a service that truly honours your loved one, weaving together words and other meaningful content that reflects their life and lasting legacy.
These services can take place at a location of your choosing - on a beach, in a town hall, at a dedicated event space, even in your own back garden.
At the heart is a deeply personal eulogy - shaped by the stories of their life - which can be complemented by music, readings, poetry, moments for prayer and other symbolic acts. The choice is always yours.
Living funerals
Living funerals provide a unique and deeply personal opportunity to gather those closest to you and celebrate your life while you're still here. With your guidance, I will craft and deliver your final tribute, telling your life’s tale, sharing your cherished memories and ensuring your voice shapes how you are remembered.
Whether it’s a chance to say goodbye, express gratitude, or simply revel in the love and connection of family and friends, these ceremonies are filled with warmth, storytelling and joy.
Unlike traditional funerals, these unique celebrations are, in nearly all cases, vibrant and positive events that honour your time on this earth in the way you wish to be remembered.
I work closely with individuals to craft a ceremony that truly reflects their personality, values, life experiences, achievements and contributions.
Through meaningful words, along with music, readings, moments for prayer and symbolic acts (if requested), I help bring your life story to the forefront, ensuring your voice, spirit and lasting legacy shine through.
Eulogy writing
Writing a eulogy for someone you love is a privilege, but it can be an overwhelming task. How do you sum up a life in words? How do you express all the love and gratitude you feel in your heart in so many paragraphs? For families struggling to put pen to paper, I craft heartfelt and fitting eulogies that capture the essence of their loved one’s character - and tell the story of their life in a way that feels authentic and true.
I work with families who are planning their loved one’s funeral, as well as individuals who are planning their own farewells ahead of time.
During an in-person or virtual meeting, I will gently guide you in sharing memories, stories and special moments, as well as your thoughts and requests around the tone and length of the eulogy.
Armed with everything I need to know, I will then piece together the story of their life to create their eulogy, shining a light on all the things that made them them and the lasting legacy they leave behind.
Once the eulogy is written, you will have time to review it and request any adjustments before approving the final version. The finished piece will be emailed to you, ready for you or a chosen speaker to deliver at your loved one’s funeral.