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Helpful Guidance for Funerals, Memorials and Celebrating a Life

When someone dies, there can be many decisions to make, often at a time when you’re dealing with grief and trying to come to terms with your loss.

You may be arranging a funeral, considering a memorial service after a direct cremation, planning an interment of ashes, or simply looking for ideas to create a meaningful farewell for someone special.

I’ve put together these articles to offer practical advice, answer common questions and help you understand the choices available to you.

As an independent celebrant, I believe every life deserves to be remembered in a way that reflects the individual — their personality, their experiences and the memories they leave behind.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for funeral music and readings, advice on creating a personal tribute, or guidance on arranging a memorial service, I hope you’ll find something here to help.

Whatever your circumstances, I hope these articles help you feel more informed, confident and supported as you consider the options available to you.

If you have questions about arranging a funeral, memorial service or ashes ceremony in Worthing, West Sussex or the surrounding area, please feel free to get in touch.

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Direct Cremation & Memorials

How to Plan a Memorial Service: A Guide for Families

by admin | 21 Oct, 2026 | Direct Cremation & Memorials

How to Plan a Memorial Service: A Guide for Families When someone we love dies, finding a way to...

What Happens After a Direct Cremation?

by admin | 15 Oct, 2026 | Direct Cremation & Memorials

What Happens After a Direct Cremation? When someone dies, families have to make many decisions,...

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Funeral Planning

What Does a Funeral Celebrant Do? A Guide for Families

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   Mark Pilbeam 
 13/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave held the service for my father. He did a great job as we wanted the service to be light hearted and not a sombre affair. From the discussion we had with him to discuss dad and our memories, he gathered the information and the reading on the day was very sincere and we had many compliments for him from members of the family on the day.

Many thanks Dave for all your efforts.
  
 
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   Paul Trimble 
 14/04/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave Adams was very friendly, professional and extremely kind during a very sad and hard time.
  
 
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   Maxine pallister 
 02/04/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave delivered and lovely service and eulogy and we would be sure to ask for him again when needed
  
 
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   Louise allen 
 01/04/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were so pleased that we chose Dave to carry out the funeral service for our Dad.
He was very friendly, professional and thorough and nothing was too much trouble. Dave made the whole process easier at a difficult time and he made sure that he carried out the service in a way that totally reflected our Dads life.
Would 100% recommend.
  
 
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   Jenny Raymond 
 26/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional,  caring man who delivered my Dads service amazingly, like he had always known him.
Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Debbie Scott 
 20/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and expert guidance through a very emotional time.  Dave did justice to our father and would not hesitate to ask for his help again.  A very big thank you Dave.
  
 
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   Lorraine Cory 
 11/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Meeting Dave to discuss my Dad's funeral really put our minds at rest. He was easy to talk to and really listened to what we wanted. The actual ceremony was beautiful, Dave gave us exactly the service that we felt my Dad would be proud of. Thank you Dave for making a very difficult time so much easier.
  
 
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   Vanessa Tiller 
 03/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave was a fabulous celebrant, he made things so personal, it felt like he'd known us for years rather than only meeting us the once. He clearly listened not only to our words, but also took on our emotions and delivered a perfect service.
  
 
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   Stephen luxford 
 14/01/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Me and my family would like to say a big thank you to Paul Virgo and his team from start to finish for organising my dad‘s funeral and suggesting Dave Adams as celebrant who conducted a fantastic service.
I can highly recommend  H D Tribes
for a professional service.
big thank you to you all.
  
 
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   Sarah 
 29/11/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave was absolutely amazing, kind, thoughtful, efficient and understanding. He completely understood what service, we as a family, wanted for our mother. Dave  captured her personality and humour, for us it was the best celebration of a life we have ever experienced. We cannot thank you enough.
  
 
  
  
 
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