Everyone is different and so each ceremony is unique, honouring the person in a way that is meaningful. My gentle and respectful approach, is never rushed nor prescriptive, I will encourage and support you as much as you wish, welcoming participation in the planning and delivery.
Advance Ceremony Plan - the funeral service you would wish for to say goodbye and reduce the need for loved ones to second guess, knowing they have honoured your last wishes. I will support and guide you to capture your wishes when the time comes. By spending time with you I will be able to reflect your wishes and your personality.
Living funerals, are not the “norm” but are growing in popularity as people seek alternative ways to celebrate their life and embrace their own mortality. It can help in the expression of final wishes and create a sense of closure with loved ones whilst still alive. It can help to reclaim death as a natural part of life and bring a sense of acceptance and peace. A ceremony might be around a meal or gathering, focusing on storytelling and connection. It can be a chance to say goodbye before a loved one is unable to.
My commitment is to be there for you from your decision to work with me as your celebrant through to delivery of the service on the day, and everything in between. I am there to provide calm at this turbulent and distressing time.
“Authentic, kind, patient and a wonderful way with words. I just wanted to hug you for everything you did for my sister. You just got us!”
“Your words were beautiful and such a fine tribute to the amazing woman my mum was. Thank you again for your kindness and compassion”.
"Your attention to detail, patience and calmness during a heart breaking time is what was needed to make our “Goodbye” so much easier.“
"I just want to say a big thank you for all you did for the family, including working late at night! You coped with some of the family differences so well and your ideas were great."
"You have captured dad's life beautifully. So patient, so personal. We always felt safe in your hands and you went over and above. Many thanks for your help and kindness"
"Thanks for guiding us through what was a very difficult time for us. Your patience and guiding and steady hand was very much appreciated. I don’t know what we would have done without you. "
"Our "Pops" would have loved it! It was very emotional but also very calming and uplifting at the same time - I don't think I have ever felt like that at a funeral before. You were absolutely brilliant and the perfect person to run this for us as you understood how, as a family, we wanted this to work to make it so special."
"Jac wrote beautiful words which exactly fitted what we needed to say goodbye to our father. She turned a very sad occasion into one we will cherish, remember and believe he would have been very proud of. Her gentle manner, compassion, understanding and light made the day more manageable."
"Thank you for the keepsake of the service. I was so moved. To sit quietly and read it was so calming. I found myself remembering Dawn and all the times we shared and the “blousy seeds” were a lovely thought and perfectly chosen by you. Your attention to detail is second to none."
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