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M ourning a death ... Celebrating a life ...
It is so hard to lose someone we love, but then We can discuss content such
we have to immediately start dealing with all as:
the formalities that follow - it will take all of - Music, songs, hymns
your resolve - but I can share your burden.
- Readings and prayers
There are many ways to say goodbye to a - Friends and family
loved one or friend of which a civil ceremony is contributions
just one. - Physical gestures
such as candle lighting,
You may wish to have a completely
non-religious service and focus on the person - Special service personnel tributes
who has died, or you may wish to incorporate Or any religious rituals or aspects that you
prayers, hymns or elements of their belief or may wish to include.
religion.
You may also like me to speak to other friends,
relatives or work colleagues, to obtain as
A Celebrant's R ole much information as I possibly can.
Once we have explored all the possibilities
and you have made your choices, I will then
I am a professional accredited funeral celebrant take all the information I have gathered away
having gained a nationally recognised Diploma
qualification with Civil Ceremonies Limited, with me and create a unique bespoke tribute
governed by the Institute of Civil Funerals, who which will be sensitive and respectful but also
are setting the national standard for funeral uplifting.
celebrancy in the UK. I also hold a diploma in I take every care to ensure that the story that
bereavement and grief support and advice.
is told most accurately reflects the very
As a celebrant, I will visit you/or your family in essence of the person who has died and the
the comfort of your own home or place of your life that they have lived.
choice, at your convenience, where we can
I will keep in touch with you along the way and
reminisce about the person who has died. I will
take as full an account as you can give me obtain your agreement to all content before it
regarding their life, their personality, their quirks, is finalised. I will also liaise closely with your
their talents and achievements. funeral director to ensure that they are aware
of the order of service.
