CelebrateLife!

Funeral and Memorial Service

A Funeral Ceremony is...

T a time of mourning

T a time to share grief

T an opportunity to pay tribute to the person who has died

T an acknowledgement of past relationships

T a step towards healing

T a time to nurture family and friends

T a celebration of a life once lived

Dear Merrilyn, it was a sad day just before Christmas when my father passed away and I called on your skill as a celebrant to help us through the funeral. I know it was a particularly busy time for you both personally and professionally and the time you gave us was far more than we would have imagined. Your patience, warmth, genuine sincerity, sensitivity and attentiveness in our time of grief were overwhelming. You created the space and opportunity to share our memories of dad and respected our wishes and ideas. Your beautiful words so accurately represent this in the ceremony in a way that captured the essence of the man he'd been and his relationship with his family. The ceremony was beautiful reflecting our personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs and individually tailored with some very special touches creating an uplifting and joyous ceremony which gave us the opportunity to pay tribute to his life. Your approach was caring, supportive and professional, and helped us as a family to share our grief and assist with the healing process. On behalf of my family I would like to thank you Merrilyn, for the incredible effort you made at a highly emotional time. You helped to make this time of grief a celebration of my father's life. Thanks again. Lyndel

Dear Merrilyn, thank you for your wonderful services for Jason's funeral. Your kindness and support is greatly appreciated. Sally

Dear Merrilyn, I'm taking this opportunity to THANK YOU for the way you conducted the service for my dad last Saturday. Mum made an excellent choice, as your care and feeling certainly shone through. Several of my friends commented on what a lovely person you are. Thank you also for your loving support towards Mum. I'm sure it has helped her through this difficult time. Kaye

Dear Merrilyn, thank you so much for your warmth, caring and professionalism during this difficult time for us. I know I can speak with confidence on behalf of the whole family to express our most sincere thanks. Warmest regards, Claire

 

A Funeral Ceremony for your baby is...

T a time to express your love for your baby who died

T a recognition of your baby's importance in your family

T an opportunity to share lasting memories of your child

T a time to share grief wilth your loved ones

T a time to reflect your thoughts, feelings and emotions in ways that are right for you

 

A Memorial Service is...

T similar to a funeral service

T a celebration of a precious and unique life

T is usually held at a later date - after burial or cremation

Dear Merrilyn, thank you for a fantastic first draft, you captured his life and our loss with great sensitivity. I have made some changes, adding additional information…my sincere thanks once again. Christine

Dear Merrilyn, many thanks for putting together such a beautiful service for a very special man. Heather

 

A living funeral is ...

T is one which celebrates the life of a person suffering a terminal illness.

T offers the opportunity to celebrate your own life and your relationships. This way you spend time with your important people giving them the chance to thank you for your influence in their lives, you can speak your own truths, say your goodbyes ... and enjoy the party afterwards!

Reflect your personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs

in a specially created funeral or memorial ceremony

to honour your loved one.

 

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