Outside of performing wedding ceremonies, I also have a passion for leading funerals, memorials and celebrations of life. I can also help with living wakes for people who don’t want to miss out on the celebration and honouring of their own life.

In fact, it was writing and delivering the eulogy honouring the incredible life of my Auntie Coral that was the catalyst for me becoming a celebrant. (I was all signed up for the Certificate IV in Celebrancy within a week of her funeral. One of the fastest times that I have ever moved!!!)

It is truly an honour to take on the role as a guiding ‘anchor’ for a family as they look to say goodbye to someone who has died. I aim to be a steady and organised presence for a family as they plan the farewell of a loved one. I am open to crafting a memorial service that is as traditional or non-traditional as you would like, and I guarantee that I will put my heart and soul into honouring the life of your person.

I specialise in unique ceremonies that truly reflect the person who has died. The smallest details matter to me. And the ceremony can be held anywhere that suits the family and their person: from their local golf club, to your loungeroom, to your favourite beach. (Permission may just be needed by the venue or the local council if a coffin is to be in place.)

And what’s more, it does not have to be a ceremony that fits within a 45-minute timeslot at a funeral chapel. It can be if that’s what you want, but it can also be an unhurried gathering packed with meaning that goes for a little longer if that’s what feels best.

First up, I will come and meet you at home, or somewhere else that is quiet, private and unhurried, where we can have a cuppa and talk about your person. I will want to learn more about them, their little quirks and what and who was important to them. And just how you wish to honour them.

It is so often a very sad and overwhelming time, and you may have plenty of uncertainty about how you wish to proceed. I get it. I’ve been there – on both sides of the table. I can give you some guidance and suggestions, based on what you’ve told me about your person, you may respond with: “…yes, no, maybe, or what about this?” and we’ll go from there.

If you are newly bereaved, please contact me to request my services and availabilities for funerals. I will answer your request with urgency and care.

 And then pop on the kettle, I’ll come around and together we’ll plan the best funeral ceremony to honour your beloved person.