Often we are not well prepared for a funeral. Many of us have had little experience with death and funerals and when you are grieving it can be difficult to consider options and make decisions.
In an increasingly secular society we do not necessarily have the links to churches and a familiar priest or pastor that we once did. It is quite likely that you will be planning a civil ceremony. You should be aware that a civil ceremony can include prayers, religious readings and music if that is your choice.
Your funeral director will be a great help. While it is tempting to leave all the arrangements to the funeral director, including allowing him to choose someone to conduct the ceremony, you do have other options.
Many people do not realise that you can choose your own celebrant and that celebrants offer considerable flexibility and choice in the content of the ceremony. As a celebrant I am more than happy to meet with people who know that they are preparing for a death and start to discuss the funeral ceremony.
For some people nearing the end of their lives it can be comforting for them to have a meeting with their family and a celebrant to discuss the support a celebrant can offer by preparing and conducting the funeral ceremony.
Or perhaps you now find yourself responsible for arranging a funeral for a loved one or friend who has died. As a professional civil celebrant, I can spend time with you to plan and create a ceremony that will truly honour your loved one.
If you are anticipating a funeral now, or in the near future, why not give me a call to discuss how I can help.
Contact Sonia on or 0402615330
In an increasingly secular society we do not necessarily have the links to churches and a familiar priest or pastor that we once did. It is quite likely that you will be planning a civil ceremony. You should be aware that a civil ceremony can include prayers, religious readings and music if that is your choice.
Your funeral director will be a great help. While it is tempting to leave all the arrangements to the funeral director, including allowing him to choose someone to conduct the ceremony, you do have other options.
Many people do not realise that you can choose your own celebrant and that celebrants offer considerable flexibility and choice in the content of the ceremony. As a celebrant I am more than happy to meet with people who know that they are preparing for a death and start to discuss the funeral ceremony.
For some people nearing the end of their lives it can be comforting for them to have a meeting with their family and a celebrant to discuss the support a celebrant can offer by preparing and conducting the funeral ceremony.
Or perhaps you now find yourself responsible for arranging a funeral for a loved one or friend who has died. As a professional civil celebrant, I can spend time with you to plan and create a ceremony that will truly honour your loved one.
If you are anticipating a funeral now, or in the near future, why not give me a call to discuss how I can help.
Contact Sonia on or 0402615330