Non-religious Funerals & Memorials
Merseyside and the surrounding area
Commemorating your life - your way
People are becoming ever more willing to talk about death and to be open about the process of dying.
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This leads many of us to pre-plan our own funeral ceremony.
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It might be that you are approaching the end of your life - or maybe it’s just something that you're thinking of for the future.
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Perhaps you don’t know where to start - or maybe you already have some ideas but need some help.
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I'm a Humanist Funeral Celebrant with over 25 years’ experience as well as an End of Life Doula and so am well-placed to offer a comprehensive pre-planned funeral ceremony service to perfectly match your needs.
How we'll work together ...
The process of putting together your funeral ceremony will be a collaborative one. You and I will begin by thinking together about what's important to you - about your values, your principles, your relationships and your experiences - all the elements that will influence the way people remember you after your death.
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I'll advise you on how to organise your ceremony, who to inform and how this links into the funeral arrangements.
Drafting a fitting tribute
Together we can put together the ceremony – planning its structure and describing what you want to include. This could be poems, readings and music that you wish to be played. We could also put together some thoughts about what life means to you, some stories and anecdotes
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Where I can't help
Although I would love to conduct your ceremony, I can't commit to being available when the time comes. Although it's always a privilege, neither of us know when you'll need my services and there's a chance I won't be available.​
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However, the benefit of planning in advance is that, if I am not able to lead your ceremony, someone else will have everything they need to give you the funeral ceremony you're looking for.
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The service you'll receive from me is very much one of 'planning'. I won't be able to arrange the funeral. This will be a role performed by your family and/or friends - either independently or with my support, or with the help of a Funeral Director (if your family decide to use one).
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My role is to help you make the best, the most memorable and appropriate ceremony you could possibly have.
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What's the fee for a pre-planned funeral ceremony?
If you're approaching the end of your life and want me to conduct your ceremony, then there will be no fee for the pre-preparation. I'll simply charge my usual fee at the time of the funeral.
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If you're planning your ceremony as part of an Advance Plan, the fee will depend on the kind of support you'd like from me. For example -
• A phone or zoom call to find out more alongside general advice - no charge.
• A visit to discuss your options and drafting the structure of a ceremony - fee to be discussed.
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The work I do
Memorials
When there is no coffin - celebrating and remembering a life.
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Scattering of Ashes
Following the funeral ceremony, you may wish to scatter the ashes.
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Pre-planned funerals
Commemorating your life your way - planning your own ceremony.
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Data Protection and Privacy Policy
As a celebrant, I receive personal information from you e.g. names, phone numbers and email addresses for the purpose of writing your ceremony script. Inevitably, a ceremony that best reflects your wishes and celebrates a life is, by its nature, personal. All information received by me is stored securely and is only used for the specific purpose of producing a personalised ceremony. It will not be passed on to or sold to any third parties.
Live ceremony scripts might be shared with a colleague in the event that I am unable to undertake a ceremony owing to illness or accident.
The personal information that you provide for the purpose of building a ceremony will be retained by me in case you require my services again and where such continuity is desirable. If you wish to have all your information erased immediately following a ceremony, or at any time thereafter, please get in touch by phone or email to confirm this and I will act accordingly