For many of us, losing someone we love, sets us on one of life’s loneliest and overwhelming journeys, especially when we want to ‘do right’ by the person we have lost but are not quite sure how!
A personalised funeral, that really echoes our uniqueness as individials, is the one last loving, respectful act that we can ever do for someone who has been part of the fabric of our life, and because I am an Independent Civil Celebrant honouring all faiths and beliefs, you can be assured that the service I am priviledged to offer will be as individual as the person you are honouring...
You may choose a traditional cremation for your loved one; there are also other options, such as woodland (or even sea) burials….and if you want to distance the physical ‘letting go’ of the cremation or burial and remember your loved one in a separate Memorial service or change the tone entirely and hold an upbeat ‘Celebration of Life’ ceremony, you can! Memorial and Celebration of Life services are also gaining popularity with the rise in direct cremations which invariably do not allow family the opportunity to honour their loved ones or share personal or collective tributes or farewells.
....Just a little note for the 'forward thinkers' amongst you, but you can of course plan your own funeral, Celebration of Life or Memorial, through creating a 'Living Wish', and even hold a 'Celebration of Life' ceremony while you are still here in person! Afterall, 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, and your choice on how you remember, recognise or celebrate it!
Celebrating a loved ones life
No matter what your personal spiritual or religious beliefs may or may not be, there is no denying that scattering ashes at sea ceremonies, are amongst the closest thing to feeling touched by Heaven here on Earth, and offer a beautiful, thoughtful and peaceful way to release your loved ones physical presence in a way that can be truly beautiful, intimate, and can leave you with a lasting feeling of peace and release in a way 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…I am privileged to work with a wonderful crew offering these ceremonies and services. If scattering ashes at sea resonates with you, please do not hesitate to contact me….
...Rather than define your loved one by the sadness of their loss, you can expect a service that celebrates your loved one in a way that honours how they themselves would have wanted to be remembered, because that is no less than they deserve.
Whether you are arranging your loved ones funeral independently or using an established Funeral Director, the Celebrant you choose is absolutely up to you; your Funeral Director will be used to families requesting a specific Celebrant of their choosing, so you can book me directly or via your Funeral Director; if you haven’t chosen a Funeral Director, I may be able to recommend some highly reputable ones to you and will be honoured to create and deliver services across Sussex, the UK and Overseas (upon request).
My fee for Funerals and Celebration of Life Services start from £240, however please get in touch for a personal quotation for alternative (second) venue Memorial services, double slot services, Interment of Ashes and Scattering Ashes at Sea Ceremonies, or services further afield from Eastbourne and the surrounding areas
contact emma@theablecelebrant.co.uk / 07857 426640
Emma sewell-Hunter is an Award winning Eastbourne based independent Civil Celebrant, providing bespoke ceremonies of distinction, across Sussex, the Uk and overseas; including BABY naming & TRUE NAME CEREMONIES, wedding & handfastings, funeral, memorial, celebration of life and TAILORED ceremonies and services. Emma is a member of the Association of Independant celebrants, the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants and PROUD RUNNER UP IN THE AOIC OUTSTANDING FUNERAL CELEBRANT AWARDS 2023, AND winner of the South England Prestige 'celebrant of the year' FOR 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
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