A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Funeral
Celebrant
Respectful,
Personal and Memorable.
A funeral led by a professional civil celebrant is an opportunity to come together and celebrate a life lived. Together we can build a ceremony that tells the story of your loved one’s life and does full justice to how special and unique they were and how sorely they will be missed.
When a loved one dies, it is always a very painful and distressing time and there are inevitably, decisions to be taken about the funeral. Perhaps the most important question of all is, what kind of funeral do you really want?
Every family is different and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. The choice may be influenced by religious and cultural traditions, personal preferences, or by the express wishes of the deceased.
A civil funeral ceremony is appropriate for either a cremation or burial and although it is often held in a crematorium or chapel, it can be held at a variety of locations to ensure the setting itself is as personal as the ceremony.
Everything is put together with my support to create a bespoke ceremony that is respectful, personal and memorable.
You will be involved in the process of creating the ceremony from the very beginning. Resulting in a tribute that truly captures the essence of the person and tells a suitable story about their life. The most important thing to remember is that this is a service of your choosing.
I’m here to help and support you on this difficult journey so if you have any further questions and would like any further information please get in touch.
The ceremony itself may include music, readings, poetry and symbolic gestures such as candles and photographs. Religious or spiritual elements such as prayers and hymns can be included. Or the ceremony can be entirely non-religious.
Everything is put together with my support to create a bespoke ceremony that is respectful, personal and memorable.
You will be involved in the process of creating the ceremony from the very beginning. Resulting in a tribute that truly captures the essence of the person and tells a suitable story about their life. The most important thing to remember is that this is a service of your choosing.
I’m here to help and support you on this difficult journey so if you have any further questions and would like any further information please get in touch.
frequently asked questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions, if you can’t find your answer then please get in touch.
What is a Civil Funeral Ceremony?
A Civil Funeral Ceremony is about celebrating the life and personality of a loved one. It often takes place at a crematorium or non-religious burial site. Sometimes it is a memorial ceremony or burial of ashes after a funeral.
The ceremony can be non-religious or contain religious elements such as hymns, readings or prayers. It can also include elements of different faiths.
What is the role of a Civil Funeral Celebrant?
As a civil funeral celebrant, I meet with the family and friends of a person who has passed away. My focus will be on the service and how to use that time to pay tribute to your loved one.
During our discussion we will put in place an order of service, as well as creating a eulogy or tribute to be read at the funeral. As your celebrant I would usually lead the service, standing at the front and addressing the congregation as well as inviting up anyone you have chosen to take part in offering readings, prayers or music.
My main role as your celebrant is to carry out the wishes of your loved one, their family and friends.
How creative can we be with the funeral service?
There are very few restrictions on what you can have at a civil funeral, so I would advise you to be as creative as possible with the additional touches to offer your loved one the very best final farewell that they would have wanted.
How creative can we be with the funeral service?
There are very few restrictions on what you can have at a civil funeral, so I would advise you to be as creative as possible with the additional touches to offer your loved one the very best final farewell that they would have wanted.
Questions to help with a Funeral Service visit
I have listed below a few things that you 0could think about prior to our meeting it will really help to give me an insight into the life of your loved one.
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- Full Name plus any nickname?
- When and where they were born?
- Their parent’s names and where they lived in their early life?
- Any Brothers and Sisters?
- Where they lived and worked
- Where did they attend school?
- Any childhood interests known?
- Any Military or National Service?
- Background of their work life (From first job when leaving school / education)
- Any Marriage or Children? (If So, when did they meet and how did they meet)
- Marriage date and place, plus children’s month and year of birth if applicable)
- Grandchildren / Great Grandchildren (How Many, plus names if you wish)
- Family Holidays when any children were young, plus destinations travelled to as an adult/couple?
- Any Club Memberships / Positions Held or Hobbies?
- Music / Theatre Tastes?
- Any Specific Likes and Dislikes?
- What best describes them as a person? (Bullet points of their best qualities)
- Things they said, did they have a “saying” / What will they be remembered for?
- Any humorous stories you would like to share?
- What they will be most remembered for including any particular things they would say
- Whether they had any beliefs, religious or not or held any opinions on life and death
- Most importantly talk to me about them and their life story
What are your Prices for bespoke a Ceremony?
My professional Celebrant prices are updated on the following pages.
Each and every ceremony is unique and will require different elements to bring it together. My starting prices will increase in proportion to the amount of planning, writing and time required to meet your needs. Travel and accommodation prices will be added as required.
Funeral Service from £200
Memorials from £220
Internment of ashes ceremony from £130
What you said!
Dad’s funeral
Thank you very much for leading the service for my Dad yesterday. Your contribution was invaluable – the words were put very eloquently, and the whole service gave a good account of my Dad. Several people from the congregation commented on how good the service was.
Highly Recommend
Harry was brilliant and delivered a lovely service for my Son. He took his time to really get to know all about Danny and was patient with me and my family while we decided exactly what we wanted included within the service.
He was extremely professional in his delivery, the words he wrote were beautiful, he truly captured all of what Danny was perfectly.
I would highly recommend using Harry he made what was an extremely difficult time for us a lot easier.
Thank you Harry
Harry just a short note to say thanks, You took your time to meet all the family and we are very appreciated how you tried to work with all of us it was a difficult time for the family but you made it personal and included the family we will always be indebted to you and thank you for your presentation script it will be cherished with fond memories of Marks celebration of life service. thank you.
Thank You
I just wanted to say many thanks for the lovely service today, it was a good send off for Alan and it was a nice tribute!
Regards
