Plan Your Own Funeral

As a funeral celebrant, I’ve seen how comforting it is for families when they know exactly what their loved one wanted for their farewell.

• Do you want any particular songs, music or hymns?
• A poem, a prayer, a story told?
• A quiet gathering, or a joyful celebration?

Talking about your funeral wishes might feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.
It lifts a huge emotional burden from your family and ensures your service reflects your life, values, wishes, and personality.

Have you talked to your family about your funeral wishes?

It’s a conversation many people avoid, but it’s one of the most loving things you can do for your family.

Discussing your funeral wishes isn’t morbid, yet it shouldn’t feel uncomfortable. It’s about giving your loved ones peace of mind during one of the hardest times of their lives. When they know what you want, they won’t be left wondering, or worrying if they’re getting it right.

I’ve helped individuals and families have these conversations with care, clarity, and compassion. Whether you have a clear vision or are just beginning to think about it, I can guide you through the process. Together, we can create a plan for your funeral service that reflects your values, personality, and beliefs, so when the time comes, your family will feel confident honouring your life, your way.

When you share your wishes, whether it’s your favourite song, a special reading, or even just the tone you’d like your service to have, you give your loved ones clarity, and comfort.

It doesn’t have to be a heavy talk. It can be as simple as:
“I’d love for people to wear colour, not black.”
or
“Play that one song I always sing in the car.”
You get to write the final chapter of your story, and your family will be so grateful you did.

Plan Your Own Funeral or Celebration of Life

Take comfort in knowing your final wishes will be honoured exactly as you envision them.

Why Plan Ahead?

Whether you’d like a quiet, simple farewell or a joyful celebration of your life, planning ahead gives you peace of mind, and lifts a great emotional burden from those you love.

This unique service which I offer, gives you the space, time, and gentle guidance to express how you’d like to be remembered. From music and readings to personal stories, everything can be documented and safely shared, so your final ceremony truly reflects you.

If you’re not sure how to start the conversation or write your wishes down, I’m here to guide you.

What’s Included:

• Personal Planning Session(s)
  A relaxed, confidential conversation (in person or online) where we explore your wishes together.
• Ceremony Content Planning
  Help choosing music, hymns (if required), readings, prayers (if required), or poetry that resonate with your life and values.
• Your Story Told Your Way
  If there’s a particular message, memory, or story you’d like included, we’ll make sure it’s recorded.
• Your Personal Funeral Plan Document
  A beautifully written and formatted PDF of your ceremony wishes to share with your family or keep on file.
• Legacy Message or Audio/Video Recording (Optional)
  Say a few words to your loved ones, share a memory, or leave a personal message to be played during the service.

My Approach

I’m a professionally trained funeral celebrant, with a calm and compassionate presence. This is a gentle, informal process, nothing heavy or gloomy, just a supportive way to help you reflect on your life and make sure your story is told just how you want.

Ready to start the conversation?

Let’s take the first step, gently, honestly, and without pressure.