Funerals, Ashes Scatterings, Memorials and End of Life Ceremonies
At the time of the death of a loved one or family member it can be difficult to think clearly about how you would wish for their funeral to be - some wish to make it a celebration of the life that has been, for others a quieter honouring and acknowledgement of the loss is their chosen way and all stages between. This is where it may help to have a Celebrant come and sit with you to talk about your wishes and those of the deceased if they had been discussed previously. It is then my 'task' as Celebrant to pull together all the elements and weave them into a Ceremony that feels right for all parties; albeit a full burial service and graveside blessing or a shorter Crematorium Ceremony . I am able to approach this whole process with empathy and gentle humour 'holding' the space to allow the gentle flow of all emerging emotions.
It may be that there has already been a cremation at an earlier time, a ceremony for the scattering of ashes in a special or meaningful place can be a time of closeness for friends and family members with appropriate words to allow for the healing process to begin.
Memorial Ceremonies take place separately after a funeral where the individual is remembered and their life is celebrated and their loss acknowledged. These ceremonies are created in the same way with close liaison with and support of those involved in the planning process.
Sometimes as individuals approach the time of their death they have a desire to make plans for their own funerals or would just like someone other than loved ones to talk about their experience. I can offer a service of visiting and planning or listening that may be cathartic to both the individual and their family and friends, all knowing that they are being heard.
For general information please contact me here or to discuss a present bereavement please contact me on 01805 623233 9am to 7pm only please.
It may be that there has already been a cremation at an earlier time, a ceremony for the scattering of ashes in a special or meaningful place can be a time of closeness for friends and family members with appropriate words to allow for the healing process to begin.
Memorial Ceremonies take place separately after a funeral where the individual is remembered and their life is celebrated and their loss acknowledged. These ceremonies are created in the same way with close liaison with and support of those involved in the planning process.
Sometimes as individuals approach the time of their death they have a desire to make plans for their own funerals or would just like someone other than loved ones to talk about their experience. I can offer a service of visiting and planning or listening that may be cathartic to both the individual and their family and friends, all knowing that they are being heard.
For general information please contact me here or to discuss a present bereavement please contact me on 01805 623233 9am to 7pm only please.
