It is a privilege to lead and deliver unique funeral ceremonies that celebrate the life of the person.
I will spend time with families, listen to them and build the exact ceremony that they choose.
The ceremony may be completely non-religious or it may include a favourite hymn, prayer or Bible reading.
I will support those who wish to contribute during the ceremony with their own tribute and share their own memories, choose readings, poems and music.
After the ceremony I will provide a presentation script as a keepsake.
Civil Ceremonies
Memorial ceremonies are held after a funeral or after a direct cremation. This can be hours, days, weeks or even months later.
A memorial celebration event provides the flexibility of a date and time in a venue of your choice without the time constraints of a crematorium service.
Memorial Celebrations
Family, friends and work colleagues can gather together and enjoy sharing stories and memories of the person who has died.
I will work with families to create and deliver a tribute which celebrates the person’s life.
Eulogy Writing
Would you like to say farewell in your own way and write your own eulogy?
A eulogy, or life story, is usually read at a funeral and it can be a big task for a family member to create. Writing your own eulogy and/or ceremony is a meaningful way to leave a final gift for those you love, your last words, your “voice,” shared directly with them.
I will work closely with you to recall cherished memories, meaningful anecdotes and the qualities that make you unique. Together, we can create a beautifully written eulogy that truly reflects your life and becomes a treasured part of your family history.
Other Services include scattering of ashes ceremonies.
FAQ’s
Pricing
My fee for a funeral ceremony is £245. There will be no additional cost for travel expenses within Greater Manchester, however, additional costs will apply for other areas in the Northwest.
What is the role of a funeral celebrant?
A funeral celebrant is a person who leads, writes, and conducts funeral or memorial services, focusing on celebrating the life, values, and personality of the person in a meaningful and respectful way. The celebrant works closely with the family and their chosen funeral director.
What is included in the funeral service?
The celebrant creates a personalised script for the ceremony. This usually includes a welcome, opening words, a eulogy, tributes, music, poems or readings, moments of reflection or silence and closing words or farewell.
How does it work ?
The first step is to contact me and we can arrange for me to visit you. I will help you to create and structure the ceremony. I will support you to share stories and memories about the person, their passions, interests, hobbies and achievements. We can discuss any music, poetry or other readings that you would like to be part of the service.
I will create a script for the ceremony that truly captures the essence of the person and provide you will a draft copy of the script for you to read to make sure that it reflects your wishes. This gives you the opportunity to make any changes.
On the day of the funeral, I will conduct and deliver the ceremony. I work closely with the funeral director to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
After the ceremony, I can provide you with a presentation script for you to have as a keepsake .