Funeral & Memorial Services

Condolences

Firstly, if you have navigated to this page, may I offer my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Grief and loss are a natural part of life, and remind us of what is important to us. As you embark on the journey of saying goodbye, I wish you peace and comfort.

I am a warm, calm and gentle presence at a funeral or memorial. Experienced at managing people in states of heightened emotion, I am adept at establishing a tone of dignity and respect. I believe it is important to be able to capture someone's life in words, and to share memories in ways that are personal and heartfelt. 

I understand the power of language to capture a life, and the importance of words to help express feelings. 

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Traditional Ceremonies

Funerals are a time-honoured ritual to dignify, celebrate and commemorate the passing of a loved one. Bringing together loved ones is important to share grief and memories. We are made stronger by our connection with others and funerals give us the power to remember and honour those we have loved.

The funeral or memorial service is key to start the healing process and is a significant, and memorable, rite.

There are many ways to farewell a loved one and I am happy to work with you to create a suitable memorial. Whether you are after a formal ceremony or a light-hearted, but sincere memorial, together we will create something that reflets the person as you wish to remember them. Many people include slideshows, music, readings and the inclusion of symbols that reflect their loved one's life. 

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Eulogies

I am experienced in supporting family members or friends to write and deliver the eulogy (the life story of their loved one), or can create one myself based on your ideas, memories and stories. I have many resources available, including prompt questions to start the process of remembering a life and capturing the important moments.

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Pricing

From $500 for a ceremony that is personal, sincere, and heartfelt. 

Includes:

  • Meetings (in person and/or via email or phone)

  • Advice on writing a eulogy

  • Suggestions on music and readings

  • Oversight of slideshow/images/symbols

  • Advice on rituals

  • Provision of run sheet prior to service.

Looking forward to working with you to create a heartfelt memorial.