Funerals
A tribute for your loved one...
When a loved one passes, it’s a deeply emotional time, and the last thing you want to worry about is the details of the funeral service. That’s where I come in. As your celebrant, I will help guide you through the process of creating a meaningful and heartfelt service that honors your loved one’s unique life and interests.
Each funeral service I craft is completely bespoke, ensuring it reflects the individual you are remembering. Whether you want to include specific songs, poetry, prose, or prayers, I’ll work with you to incorporate elements that best represent your loved one. The service can be tailored to align with their religious beliefs, or, if preferred, it can be entirely secular—there are no limits.
I can either lead the entire service or facilitate family and friends in delivering key moments, making sure everyone feels comfortable and included in the tribute. If you don’t reach out to me directly, it’s likely that your funeral director will make the first contact. They will provide me with essential details about your loved one, after which I’ll get in touch to arrange a meeting.
This meeting can be held at a location that’s most convenient and comfortable for you—whether that’s your home, a coffee shop, or another place that feels right. Together, we’ll ensure that the service is a fitting tribute to the person you are honoring.
During our meeting, we’ll discuss all the key details to ensure the service is personal and meaningful. Together, we’ll decide on songs, hymns, and music that hold significance, as well as any poetry or prose that resonates. If you’d like any family members or friends to play a role in delivering parts of the service, we’ll finalize those details as well, making sure everyone feels comfortable with their involvement.
On the day of the service, I will arrive well in advance to greet you at the venue, allowing time to settle in and address any last-minute questions. I will conduct the service with the utmost professionalism and dignity, ensuring that every aspect flows smoothly and respectfully.
If you’ve chosen a cremation service and later wish to scatter your loved one’s ashes at a meaningful location or inter them in a family plot, I’m here to assist with that, too. If you’d like a short, private ceremony for this, simply reach out to me directly, and we can arrange it. This service is in addition to any previous arrangements I’ve made for you, and is offered at a cost of £70.
My fees are all-inclusive—covering all travel (within 30 miles of Merthyr Tydfil), preparation time, and the service itself—ensuring that you won’t have to worry about any hidden costs.
Each funeral service I craft is completely bespoke, ensuring it reflects the individual you are remembering. Whether you want to include specific songs, poetry, prose, or prayers, I’ll work with you to incorporate elements that best represent your loved one. The service can be tailored to align with their religious beliefs, or, if preferred, it can be entirely secular—there are no limits.
I can either lead the entire service or facilitate family and friends in delivering key moments, making sure everyone feels comfortable and included in the tribute. If you don’t reach out to me directly, it’s likely that your funeral director will make the first contact. They will provide me with essential details about your loved one, after which I’ll get in touch to arrange a meeting.
This meeting can be held at a location that’s most convenient and comfortable for you—whether that’s your home, a coffee shop, or another place that feels right. Together, we’ll ensure that the service is a fitting tribute to the person you are honoring.
During our meeting, we’ll discuss all the key details to ensure the service is personal and meaningful. Together, we’ll decide on songs, hymns, and music that hold significance, as well as any poetry or prose that resonates. If you’d like any family members or friends to play a role in delivering parts of the service, we’ll finalize those details as well, making sure everyone feels comfortable with their involvement.
On the day of the service, I will arrive well in advance to greet you at the venue, allowing time to settle in and address any last-minute questions. I will conduct the service with the utmost professionalism and dignity, ensuring that every aspect flows smoothly and respectfully.
If you’ve chosen a cremation service and later wish to scatter your loved one’s ashes at a meaningful location or inter them in a family plot, I’m here to assist with that, too. If you’d like a short, private ceremony for this, simply reach out to me directly, and we can arrange it. This service is in addition to any previous arrangements I’ve made for you, and is offered at a cost of £70.
My fees are all-inclusive—covering all travel (within 30 miles of Merthyr Tydfil), preparation time, and the service itself—ensuring that you won’t have to worry about any hidden costs.
For our meeting, it’s helpful if you can bring along anyone who may have valuable insights into the life of your loved one—those who knew them well and can share what made them unique and special. This is usually close family members or close friends, but it’s not limited to just them. If there are people who you’d like to be involved but can’t attend, I encourage you to either write down their memories ahead of time or ask them to email me their thoughts directly. Having stories prepared in advance can make our conversation more focused and meaningful.
I fully understand the emotional weight of this time, and I will approach you, your family, and friends with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and sensitivity. If anyone is emailing me, please let me know, so I can confirm that I’ve received their messages and ensure nothing is overlooked.
To aid my preparations, I may ask for your permission to record the meeting as a reference for the eulogy. Rest assured, any recordings are deleted immediately once the eulogy is finalised and confirmed.
I fully understand the emotional weight of this time, and I will approach you, your family, and friends with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and sensitivity. If anyone is emailing me, please let me know, so I can confirm that I’ve received their messages and ensure nothing is overlooked.
To aid my preparations, I may ask for your permission to record the meeting as a reference for the eulogy. Rest assured, any recordings are deleted immediately once the eulogy is finalised and confirmed.
Our meeting
At the meeting, I aim to get a clear understanding of who your loved one was. Some examples of information you might share with me are, stories about their passions and interests; the highlights of their life; their jobs and memorable holidays; things that made them laugh, and daily routines.