What’s included

Every memorial service looks different.

However you can expect something like this

A meeting with you to plan the service, and hear all about your loved person. That might be you, if it’s your funeral we are planning.
I go away and write a beautiful script for your approval within 1-3 days.
Together we may choose songs, readings, poems. This could be traditional funeral readings or just a song the person absolutely loved.
We may talk about incorporating a goodbye ritual, or a photo montage, or both, or neither.
There are opportunities for loved ones to share memories, speak, or give a eulogy, or you may choose to have me speak for the entire service.
We can conduct a service on a beach, in a paddock, or in a park, as I can bring my portable professional Bose PA system with microphone.
I will arrive early and lead the service. I will speak from my heart, and not read from a page.
I promise to truly capture the personality and essence of your loved one. I love “getting to know” the story of a person and consider it a privilege to hear all about them.

FAQs

My fees start at $605.
Extra fees may apply for travel, additional meetings and assistance with planning, or for a living funeral that requires multiple meetings.
I endeavour always to keep my fees accessible and affordable.
Yes of course, your funeral director can get in touch with me and arrange for me to officiate the service at the funeral home you have chosen.
You can also engage my services if you are planning a funeral outside of a traditional funeral home.
Absolutely I can. I am not religious myself but am happy to read religious passages, talk about your beliefs in the afterlife or lead a prayer if you wish. I am equally comfortable with non-denominational services. Whatever brings you comfort, is a good thing.
I can help you plan and coordinate a beautiful farewell. I can help you choose a meaningful location, organise (and play) music, choose readings, read tributes and all the little details that make a ceremony special.
However, I'm a funeral celebrant, not a funeral director. I don't take responsibility for the care or transport of the person who has died, or for arranging their burial or cremation. These arrangements need to be made separately with an appropriate provider. I can recommend providers depending on your preferences.
My role is to help you create a ceremony that truly reflects the person you're remembering.