Ceremonies that bid farewell
It’s the essence of us.
That spark of who we are and all we bring –
The love we share –
That makes us worth a celebration!
We’re each a collection of beautiful things. Of our outlook. Our loves and passions. Of experiences. Upbringing. Deeds.
How we say something. The roll of our laugh. Even the face we pull when we eat something sour…
It’s these things – the whole collection of everything that makes us who we are – that makes the memories and leaves the mark on those around us.
So, when we die, we find our lives mean less of our timeline and more of our spark. Of our drive and essence. The impression we leave behind.
And as we gather:
In honour of the deceased –
To celebrate their life and legacy and bid them farewell.
In support of those left behind –
To offer them comfort and love.
Exactly how we balance this is as broad in scope as we’re all unique.
After all, there are no limitations on what makes a character and makes the memories. So, there are no limitations on how you can say farewell.
You might:
- Fill the time with their favourite music
- Have family and friends share memories and stories
- Keep it traditional
- Include a little religion
- Do whatever feels right for you
The only limitations are our imaginations and the time available at the venue.
My role as a funeral celebrant is to pull your thoughts together and create a ceremony that brings comfort, honours their life, and beautifully reflects the essence of the person who has died.
Support & guidance
Guide
Working with me
What to expect
With enough already on your plate, you don’t need the uncertainty of not knowing what happens next.
This guide might prove helpful…
This time can be challenging, and with everything that’s going on, it can be difficult to navigate and know what to do.
I am here to support you.
Guide
Meeting with me, your funeral celebrant
Discussing and planning a ceremony to bid farewell to someone close can feel overwhelming and, quite frankly, exhausting.
You might wonder how to prepare…
Fee
I match the Church of England parochial fee for funerals within 10 miles of home in Portsmouth.
For 2025, this is:
£ 234
For funerals further afield, I charge:
£ 0.50 per additional mile