This is the last rite of passage in a person’s life and is the time that everyone comes together to pay their last respects to the person that has passed. Sometimes it involves a tiny baby, a small child, a young mother, a great, great grandparent. When death comes it does not discriminate against age, wealth or beauty yet it is something that will affect us all at some stage in our lives.
The remaining loved ones are provided with a fitting ceremony as they farewell this special person that entered their lives leaving their imprint for an eternity. Family may choose a celebrant to conduct the ceremony because the person was not one to attend church on a regular basis and therefore a church service would not be a true reflection of their desire. However family may like include a spiritual touch to the ceremony or a ritual that has significance.
Jean feels privileged to be involved in a ceremony that depicts a life that has meaning, that mattered to family and friends who was loved and appreciated. She works with the family and is willing to conduct the eulogy if required ensuring that it is a true account of the deceased and access many appropriate readings for the family that relates to something pertinent in that life or can be a reflection of their own feelings toward that person. The ceremony can be a release for the grief that is felt by immediate family and close friends and can assist with acceptance and closure. Although a loved member departs this world, the love that was shared does not, as it will still reside in the hearts of those remaining.
Words from some happy Clients
I am writing to thank you most sincerely for the beautiful and perfect service you did for my dear husband. I know he would have approved of every word. I felt so calm during the service……Thank you once again for being part of this sad but important part of my life.
I just want to thank you so very much for the beautiful service and tribute to my mum Mary, that you shared with our family and friends. Your respectful, humble manner was very honourable to our mother and all those present at mum’s funeral. We have had many people tell us what a lovely service it was. Our journey through this difficult occasion was made so much easier by your professionalism and genuine compassion. We will forever remember mum’s funeral as a celebration of her life…an occasion to smile about and reflect on in a positive way. Although funerals are never enjoyable or easy and sometimes we’d rather forget them, I know that I will always treasure the beautiful service you helped make happen for my dear mum. Again, than you Jean.
Just a little note to pass on our appreciation and thanks for all the work you put into Dad’s funeral service. It was a comfort to Mum and ourselves, to collaborate with someone as warm and compassionate as yourself. We really appreciate the huge amount of effort you put into deciphering what we were after and tailor something to suit. In the end we think we all contributed, guided by you, to making the service the best we could and we think Dad would have liked it too.