(If there is such a thing…)
The answer: You, me, and your family.
The Family Meeting
A meeting with a family is where I truly get to know who your loved one was. Because when we really start talking, that’s where the magic happens. You can’t get the real essence of someone from one sentence on a pre-prepared questionnaire.
It’s where forgotten memories resurface.
It’s where you recall those little stories that not everyone knew about.
It’s where the small snippets turn into moments of laughter.
These real, honest stories that I glean from you, breathe warmth and lightness into what can otherwise be a somber occasion.
It’s OK to Laugh
Yes and Yes, it really is OK to laugh. Laugh hysterically, if the moment feels right. We often forget that our lives aren’t lived in sadness. For most of us, life is full of humour, joy, and laughter.
So, if your loved one was the funny one, the mischievous one, or the one who always had everyone in stitches, then be true to them. Celebrate that. Celebrate them!
A wonderful funeral isn’t about how many flowers you can fit on the coffin, or how full the chapel is. It’s about meaning — the meaning of their life, and why this service matters. It’s about connection — to the person we’re honouring, and to one another.
Make It Special
I love it when people say, “That service was so them,” or “Did you actually know Doris?”
That tells me I’ve listened — really listened. To you, to the stories, to the tiny details that others might miss. That’s what makes a funeral special.
Why Don’t We Talk About It?
If a funeral can be so meaningful, why on earth don’t we talk about it more?
Maybe it feels too dark, like we’re tempting fate? It’s rarely because families don’t care or want to avoid the stress of it all. Often, it’s simply because they don’t know where to start. They don’t realise they have choices.
A funeral doesn’t have to be dull, somber, or downcast. It can be uplifting, celebratory, and even funny, while still being deeply respectful…..how?
This Is Where I Come In
I’ll be by your side every step of the way, from the planning and writing of the service to the moment we leave the chapel together.
I write from the heart, as every good celebrant should. I craft a service that tells a story — not just a timeline of events. I weave together the wonderful, the sad, the humorous, and the heartfelt moments to create something that is truly them — not a filler script or an AI-generated summary. It’s all me.
More and more people are realising that a good, honest funeral is the gateway to grief. It allows for closure. It helps us recognise that while a life has ended, a life was also beautifully lived.
And that’s where I come in.
Let me help you create a service that’s simply the best.
(Sorry, Tina!)
Because when it’s done rights, a funeral service is not a performance, it’s a wonderful celebration.
