A funeral is the final chance for families and loved ones to say goodbye and celebrate a life, whether it was long and well lived, or cut short for a variety of circumstances. A funeral is a one chance, only chance occasion and can never be repeated. There is never a second chance to get it right if things don’t go to plan.

 

This is why professional, qualified Civil Funeral Celebrants offer a totally bespoke service so that the funeral can be tailored to the exact wishes of the family. There is no set script and the celebrant will write every service individually to include whatever is required. 

 

Celebrant led funerals can include some religious content to reflect the beliefs of the deceased, or it can be wholly non-religious. Whatever the content, it should be a memorable and poetic wave of farewell to a loved one. 

 

The time between bereavement and the funeral may be a stressful and in many cases a new experience for those left behind. Much of the organisation for the funeral will be done by the funeral directors, but a celebrant is required to plan the service and conduct it in conjunction with the funeral director.  A civil celebrant will take great care to communicate with the family, meeting them in person and chatting informally and compassionately about the life of the loved one who has passed away. From this meeting a service will be written that will fulfil and family’s vision of a meaningful farewell for a loved one. 

 

Typically funeral services have taken place in a church, place of worship or the chapel at a crematorium, however there is no restriction where the formal service is located. It could be in a village hall, sports club, hotel or even the family home. Your funeral director can guide you on these options and what has to happen after the service.

 

A celebrant will be able to make suggestions for certain elements of the service such as music, tributes or other ways to celebrate the life that has passed. We will ensure that we leave family members and friends with a legacy that will carry them forwards for the future.

 

As your celebrant I will ensure that I respond promptly to calls or emails, I will take as much time as is necessary to get all of the information required to honour the loved one and to include whatever content is needed to celebrate their life, whether it be to close relatives or more casual acquaintances in the congregation.

 

I am an experienced public speaker having delivered speeches to both small and large crowds. Besides this, I am fully suited to cater my attire to that befitting the requirements of the family; wether it be a casual or formal ceremony. 

 

In conclusion, a funeral is probably one of the most important days in peoples lives. It deserves to be conducted properly with adequate planning and immaculate presentation.

 

My ambition is that when people leave the service, they ask me “Are you a friend of the family” or “How long did you know John for?”. I regard it as a great honour to speak well of the deceased, to bring them to life in the hearts, minds and souls of those whose lives were touched by the individual.