Funerals & Memorials
Humanist funerals and Memorials are suitable for anyone who would be most appropriately remembered with a personal, non-religious funeral ceremony. It is both a celebration of life and a dignified, personal farewell.
The emphasis in a humanist funeral is always fully and completely on the deceased – the life they led, the relationships they forged, the stories and the quirks that defined their identity. It's the perfect option for families who want a sincere, personal reflection on the life of their loved one, regardless of faith or personal background, and can include religious elements if you wish.
Planning a funeral is a difficult moment in many people's lives. It comes with a lot of questions and choices to make on behalf of a loved one. You may have lots of support, or you may be doing it on your own. Either way, it's not easy so I am here to support and guide you through this difficult time.
As a Humanist Celebrant I am committed to crafting a ceremony for you that truly reflects and celebrates the unique personality and life story of your loved one. Rich with detail, it will value your loved one and their contribution to the world in a way that is fitting and sincere.
We will meet together so that I can discover more about your loved one, and the memories and insights you share will shape the tribute at the heart of the funeral ceremony. I can also help with planning other aspects, such as choosing music, readings or poetry and including a time for reflection. Before the day the script is sent to you for approval, so you can have peace of mind that the ceremony will be exactly as you wish. I will do my utmost to ensure their funeral is a memorable farewell which honours their life.
A Memorial Ceremony can be held anywhere: at home, in the garden, in a park or woodland, at the beach, in a theatre or community centre – anywhere of relevance to the people gathering to pay tribute to the person who died.
"On behalf of all our family I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for conducting such a lovely service and for helping us put it together during such a difficult time. We were very lucky to have you to guide us and we are very grateful."
"The service you did for my Dad was beautiful. You captured the essence of the man he was and I can’t thank you enough. You made one of the hardest days I’ve ever had to face that much more bearable and honoured his life in a way I know he would have loved."