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FUNERALS
Throughout the world, irrespective of religious, spiritual beliefs, or none whatsoever, Funerals play a crucial role in the grieving process, helping individuals and communities express their grief, honour and remember the deceased in shared respect and love, reflect upon all that person has meant to them and (even when Funeral Services may have been incredibly difficult) help support individuals towards finding some closure. The tangible power of Funerals in profoundly supporting those left grieving to navigate their personal journey through loss, should not be underestimated
Independant Celebrants can weave in all the things that matter to you or your loved ones, warmth, tradition, quirky elements, reverence and respect, humour, blended faiths, religion or spirituality, honouring the values of the person, but more importantly, placing the focus on the person we are there to remember, say goodbye to, or bid a fond farewell until we meet again! One of the most uplifting Funerals I have taken to date was STAR WARS themed and it would have meant so much to the beautiful soul I was there to celebrate whose love of STAR WARS was a huge passion in their life. I truly believe the loved ones we gather to honour would have wanted to us remember them with smiles not tears. There will never be a 'wrong way' to do that, where we place that individual at the very heart of their service, honouring them in the way that they would have appreciated.
The Changing Story on Funeral 'Do's & Don'ts'
For many of us, losing someone who has been part of the fabric of our life sets us on one of life’s loneliest and overwhelming journeys, especially when we want to ‘do right’ by that person but are not quite sure how!
No two people are the same, so no two Funerals should be the same. Increasingly Funerals are evolving into wonderful Celebrations of life, rather than solemn mourning of death. Countless chapels filled with smiles, laughter, singing, even dancing and an impromtu Zumba class are my proof of that. Gone are the days where mourning was the expectation, and nothing else was deemed appropriate. Even though we continue to mourn we are now beginning to embrace the life, love and the legacy of those we cherish and weaving those into Funerals, Memorials and Celebrations of life, in the most wonderful ways.
"Emma, what can I say! I am so appreciative of your sensitivity, empathy but also your humour. So many people commented how fantastic you were in writing and pulling the threads of such a complex service together, so we had something which was full of Mum's spirit. It was, simply put, perfect"
..."Emma you are a thoughtful and inspiring Celebrant - fantastic qualities in anyone - but wrapped in one person who is helping you manage your grief? Amazing! You are more than 'able', you are an outstanding Celebrant! Thank you for your beautiful Celebration of my Dad's life, it was wonderful"
Celebrating Stories in a way that Resonates...
Traditional & Reverent
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
Traditional & Reverent
Colourful & Bright
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
Traditional & Reverent
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
Sacred & Spiritual
Sacred & Spiritual
Incorporating Prayer & Faith
In Natures Embrace
Sacred & Spiritual
In Natures Embrace
Keep it Authentic
Sacred & Spiritual
In Natures Embrace
At Sea
Honouring Culture & Heritage
Honouring Culture & Heritage
Honouring Culture & Heritage
Honouring Culture & Heritage
Honouring Culture & Heritage
On a Theme
Honouring Culture & Heritage
On a Theme
Planning your own Funeral & Living Wishes Celebrations
Take the Lead, It's Your Funeral
Just a little note for the forward thinkers amongst you, who would like to write the closing chapter of their own story, because not only can you plan your own Funeral, in terms of how, and where you would like it to take place, what music you would like and even write your own story or letters to loved ones that can be shared on the day, but you can take part in proceedings while you are still very much in the land of the living through a Living WIshes Celebration of Life. I am increasingly being invited to take Celebrations and Memorials where the guest of honour is still here in person to take an active part in proceedings! They are bittersweet but brilliant and can be wonderfully empowering, liberating, cathartic and fun!
How many times have you attended a Wake or a Memorial and heard others say....he/she would have loved to be here with all their family and friends!; this is your life, so what's stopping you taking the lead in how it is remembered, recognised or celebrated?
"My terminal Cancer diagnosis, hangs over me. Lifting that with a Living Wishes Celebration was emotional but an amazing Celebration for the life l am still living, shared with everyone who loves me! Fancy clothes, great company, tributes and champagne! Emma got that party started brilliantly!
Releasing Ashes to the Earth, Sea or Sky
Scattering Ashes at Sea
No matter what your personal spiritual or religious beliefs may or may not be, scattering ashes at sea ceremonies, brings a feeling that we are touched by Heaven here on Earth, and offers a beautiful, intimate, and thoughful way to release the last pyhsical part of our loved ones in a way that can leave us with a lasting feeling of peace and release that is tangible. Knowing your loved one is eternally free, connected to you, the earth, the oceans, the stars and the sky; unbounded once more is profoundly comforting. I am privileged to work with a wonderful crew offering these beautiful ceremonies and services
Ash Scattering & Internments
Ash Internment or Scattering Ceremonies, can be truly beautiful but are often overlooked when those mourning loved ones will have invariably been invested in arranging and moving past Funerals. Often deeply intimate, these Ceremonies, allow people to gather in a shared last act of love and respect for the person they are remembering. Ceremonies are brief but can bring great comfort and a sense of closure and peace in knowing loved ones have been afforded that final dignity and release.
Cremation Fireworks
Cremation Fireworks, (sometimes called Memorial Fireworks) are created using a small amount of your loved ones ashes, offering a wonderfully uplifting Ceremony filled with light, colour and sparkle. They are visually wonderful and a great choice for those of you who want to leave this world, quite literally with a bang! What a way to close your book of life!
"Emma I can never thank you enough for the perfect scattering ashes at sea cermony you arranged. I felt a lightness as we sailed back. For the first time since Dad died, I feel I can start to move forwards. I could almost imagine him sitting with us enjoying the trip. I feel he is finally at peace!
"Dearest Emma, I cannot begin to express how much your service meant to our family. You truly are a special person who has touched us all with your words. My wife would have congratulated herself on her forward planning in choosing you to be her Celebrant. Thank you more times than I can mention"