What does  it involve?

I will come and meet with you, usually within the comfort of your home (a cuppa is always welcome!), or we can meet at the Funeral Directors if you would prefer.

We will spend as much time together as needed, and chat about the person who has died. I will enjoy hearing your stories and your memories, focusing on everything that made the person special and unique. I can also chat with other family members and close friends, and indeed young family members, if appropriate, to hear their stories.

You may want family and close friends to participate in the service. They could contribute by reading poems, telling their own stories or providing live music, or choose a song or hymn or reading, if required. 

You may also want to consider including some different ways of celebrating and acknowledging their life.

Did they love gardening? You could all wear a flower.

Did they have a favourite football team? Maybe wear the team colours.

Did they enjoy Christmas? How about wearing a Christmas jumper (even in Summer!)

Favourite song? Have a dance.

Want to say a personal goodbye? Place a message on the coffin.

We can also think about Alternative Funeral Venues.

You may feel it's appropriate to hold the ceremony at a traditional venue such as a crematorium, which is absolutely fine. But you may want to consider a different location which you feel is more appropriate for the ceremony (and avoid time restrictions).