Funerals

This is not an easy subject to consider, thank you for taking the time to find this page.

Good Funeral Directors are superb at organising, in a sympathetic and efficient manner, all the many aspects of a funeral. Where a Civil Celebrant comes in, is to write and deliver a tribute that captures the life that has passed in a positive and uplifting way, wherever possible.

I will lead you gently through the process, listen to you share your memories and ensure that your loved one’s life is commemorated in the best way possible.

How does it work?

We will meet and discuss in detail what you would like to include in the tribute and what contributions others might like to make. We will explore the possibilities for the ceremony so that it reflects the person and how you wish to remember them.

I will prepare the ceremony including any music, poetry and other contributions then present you with a draft for your approval. This will be a unique tribute, using your words and memories. Often clients want a light tone, a celebration of life, something not too mournful.

However, you may feel something more formal and traditional is appropriate. You may even wish to include a little religious content. It may also be that you have a structure and words in mind, and would just like it ‘topped-and-tailed” and delivered on your behalf.

Throughout the process, I will stay in close touch with you and your Funeral Director and deliver the tribute on the day.

A commemoration copy of the final script is included.

Kind Words from Families

“Andy, you conducted the service in such a gentle and dignified manner that everyone who attended thought it was the perfect reflection of our father’s life. You allowed our memories to take centre stage. The pervading feeling was one of respect and calm which has helped us so much in these following weeks. You were always so respectful and thoughtful, explaining your role and guiding us on the day. You listened, gave suggestions, listened again and created the perfect tone for our Dad. The bound copies of the service transcript were a lovely touch. We send you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.”

S.G. & S.F.

“At our first meeting your approach rapidly dispelled my apprehensions about the day’s proceedings being truly dignified yet leaving those attending with warm memories of my late mother.  This is exactly what you delivered on the day for myself and all the family and friends who were present.

Also I want to thank you for all the time you gave in supporting, helping and guiding me in developing the structure of the day’s proceedings.  Without your and the Funeral Director’s help and services it could not have happened.

I have to add that the comments I have been given about your contributions to the day’s ceremonies have all been extremely complimentary and warm.”
D.W.

“Myself and all of Joan’s family would just like to thankyou again for the wonderful service you provided last week. A few of Joan’s dear friends have been in touch and commented on the service saying how nice it was. Despite the low numbers that attended we felt the way the service was conducted it really did not matter. That was down to yourself, everyone else at the funeral directors. You all made the day so much easier for us as a family and is so much appreciated.“

S. & J.H.

“I recently attended my Uncle’s funeral and was not sure what to expect, as he was not a religious man in any way. The ceremony was a lovely send off for a fine old gentleman conducted by a celebrant who pitched the whole event perfectly.

Andy put us all at our ease from the start and was kind and supportive to my dear Aunt and the immediate family, as well as making us all feel safe in our mix of sadness and happy memories. He read all the family eulogies on their behalf, having a lovely voice with the right mix of gravitas and gentle humour while the words accompanied a string of family photos taken over the years.

I really felt that my Uncle would have been pleased to attend such an event and happy that he was given such a splendid send-off.”
S.M.