Funerals & Memorial Services
In my work as counsellor, I have met with many families and individuals surrounding the loss of a loved one. The one key lesson I have learned, is there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Similarly, there is no right or wrong way to farewell someone, the type of service you would like comes from your heart and in sharing with close family and friends.
Some people have the service already in mind whilst others may require a little guidance, it is up to you. I am happy to support you, your friends and family by conducting services in formal settings or at a place of your choosing such as a park, beach or in the bush. I will speak with your funeral service and seamlessly work in with their requirements and your needs. As a celebrant, being asked to support a family through a funeral or memorial service, is one of the greatest honours given to me.
Being an intimate part of this journey is a privilege and one I never take for granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Funerals and memorial services start at $650. These costs include meeting with the family and friends, creating an order of service, delivering the service and liaising with the Funeral Directors and funeral location.
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Whilst I am not officially appointed as an official to any religion, I am respectful of everybody’s right to follow their own faith and can incorporate aspects of your faith into your ceremony under your direction
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Speaking at a funeral can be difficult, and whilst I encourage those close to the deceased to speak, I am happy to speak for you as well.
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In NSW, anyone can conduct a funeral, there are no legal requirements. However, as funerals can be emotional experiences, I encourage you to use an experienced person, or someone who knows the deceased’s family or close friends, so they can speak with heart but without becoming overwhelmed themselves..
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This is a question that requires a lot of consideration. Considerations include the number of people you would like to speak, music, poetry and film/slideshow options, the distance from the service to the post service refreshments and nature of guests e.g. young children will find a long service difficult and may struggle to stay still for long periods of time
Get in touch
if you have any questions about a funeral or memorial service please get in touch using the form below.